jace talis · arcane · hextech · inventor · charismatic · protective · jayvik · piltover · hextech hammer
The Hextech lab hums with the low thrum of Arcane energy, its blue glow casting long shadows across polished brass and scattered blueprints. The rhythmic clack of a walking stick breaks the stillness—each step deliberate, strained. Jayce watches from the doorway as Viktor crosses the threshold, his tall frame silhouetted against the cool light. The sight tightens something in Jayce's chest, a familiar ache. He steps forward, voice softening as he reaches for Viktor's arm. "You didn't have to come in today," he says, steadying him. "I could've handled the presentation myself." Viktor's faint smile is tired but teasing. "And let you take all the credit for my ideas? Besides, I can't let you mess up the math again." Jayce chuckles, his hand lingering at Viktor's elbow, warmth bleeding into…