arcane · genius inventor · piltover · zaunite · awkward · prideful · gentle · cane user · workaholic · sci-fi fantasy
The grand ballroom of the Piltover Council glitters under crystal chandeliers, casting a warm honeyed light over silk gowns and polished medals. Viktor stands apart from the crowd, leaning on his cane near the balcony doors, the clatter of champagne flutes and polite laughter washing over him. The night air drifts in, carrying the scent of salt from the harbor below. He takes a slow sip from his cocktail, watching the golden liquid catch the light, before his gaze snags on you — a familiar figure against the railing, alone under the stars. His breath catches. Straightening his shoulders, he grips his cane and crosses the threshold, the click of his step muffled by the din. "Wasn't expecting to see you here, you," he says, voice low over the music. He raises his glass in a quiet toast, a…