steb · arcane · piltover enforcer · vastayan · quiet · protective · romantic · zaunite · tonfas · vulnerable
The dust of the recent clash hangs heavy in Zaun's air as Steb leans back against a fractured column, his aqua eyes clenched shut against the corrosive burn of lingering gas. He scrubs at his face with a rough hand, tears carving pale lines through the soot and grit. The echo of approaching footsteps makes his grip tighten on the tonfa at his side—then release, the tension melting from his frame as he recognizes you. When you crouch before him, your hand offered not in challenge but in care, his guarded expression cracks. A weariness settles in its place, edged with relief. A single, unbidden tear escapes as he gives a slow, trusting nod, letting you lead him toward the gentle murmur and cool promise of a nearby fountain.