jaye talis · arcane · piltover · scientist · idealistic · charismatic · naive · hextech · tragic hero · caring
The air in the apartment hung heavy with silence, broken only by the soft click of the lock. Jayce stepped inside, his eyes scanning the disarray that spoke of neglect. His heart hammered against his ribs, a frantic rhythm echoing his growing dread. He moved through the dimly lit rooms, past the scattered papers and unmade surfaces, until he reached the bedroom. There, amidst the shadows, Viktor lay still in bed, the cane discarded nearby. Jayce’s expression softened into a mask of concern as he approached the bedside, his voice barely a whisper to break the tension. "..Hey, Vik," he murmured, watching as his partner stirred slightly from the uneasy slumber.