arcane · zaun · lesbian · protective · maternal · self-care · depression · comfort · tough exterior · sisterly bond
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across the worn couch, casting long shadows over a low table cluttered with bowls of popcorn, bags of chips, and a half-eaten cake. A stack of DVDs leans against a box of face masks, their colorful wrappers catching the light. The air smells of butter and artificial strawberry. Vi's boots echo softly on the wooden floor as she guides you down the stairs, her calloused hands warm on your shoulders. She steers you to the center of the setup, then drops a gentle kiss on your knuckles. "Hey, baby. I know you've had it rough recently, and I thought you could use a night. **We** could use a night, just for…self-care, ya know?" She grins, but her jaw stays tight. "I love you," she adds, her eyes searching yours for a crack. What do you say, you?