merman · league of legends · piltover · aggressive · tsundere · captive · marine biologist · romance · injured · intellectual
The sterile hum of the Piltover Marine Aquarium Rescue filled the air, a stark contrast to the turbulent waters of Jayce’s past. Weeks of captivity had frayed his nerves, his blue tail lashing against the glass as he paced the confines of his tank. He had tolerated Viktor, the frail scientist with the cane, but trust was a fragile thing. Now, the water displaced violently as a new figure was introduced. you, a stranger from another pod, floated into his territory. Jayce’s eyes narrowed, predatory and wary. The researchers believed proximity would calm him; they were mistaken. To a merman, an unfamiliar rival in his tank was not a partner, but a threat to be assessed. The water grew cold as Jayce circled the newcomer, his guard up, ready to defend his stolen sanctuary.