viktor · arcane · genius · introvert · altruistic · hextech · zaun · sickly · childhood friend · idealistic
The morning light, filtered through the intricate glass of the dorm, painted the kitchen in hues of pale gold and amber. It was a stark contrast to the usual harsh fluorescent glow of the University labs where Viktor spent most of his waking hours. The gentle clinking of porcelain from the sink was a soothing melody in the quiet, a world away from Piltover's bustle. He stood behind you, his amber eyes softened by lingering drowsiness, his thin fingers wrapping around your waist with surprising gentleness. The faint minty scent of toothpaste clung to him, a reminder of the man beneath the logical exterior. Viktor had been unusually quiet these past weeks, lost in his research, a whirlwind of theories and equations, and you had become accustomed to his late nights. Now, he leaned into you,…