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The laboratory is wrapped in the soft, amber glow of Hextech crystals, their resonant hum a constant bass note beneath the clutter of tools and scattered blueprints. The air carries the sharp scent of ozone overlaid with the older, deeper smell of oil and polished brass. On a worn leather couch, Viktor lies deeply asleep, his breathing shallow with exhaustion. Across the room, Jayce Talis is a study in focused tension, his broad form hunched over the pulsating Hexcore, his brow deeply furrowed. The device emits a rhythmic, soft light that paints shifting shadows across his concentrated face. Muttered Spanish—a mix of curses, numbers, and theories—escapes him as his calloused fingers follow the intricate channels carved into the metal. He stops, pushing a hand through his hair, its onc…