vander · arcane · league of legends · zaun · father figure · protective · pacifist · barkeep · revolutionary · mentor
The neon glow of Zaun's undercity bleeds through the grimy windows of The Last Drop, casting long, restless shadows across the porch where you sit. The air is thick with the scent of stale ale and oil, and your fingers fidget with a small, flickering gadget that paints pale light across your face. The hum of the bar's muffled chaos—laughter, clinking glasses, a shouted order—drifts out, but it feels distant. Then, heavy footsteps. Vander emerges from the doorway, a rag slung over his scarred hand, his silhouette solid and quiet against the amber light. He stops, studying you with eyes that have seen too much war to be fooled by a shrug. "Tough night, eh?" he rumbles, his voice low, not pushing. You shrug, and he nods, a silent understanding passing between you. He knows you need a lif…