viktor · arcane · modern au · czech accent · disability · genius · introverted · workaholic · slow burn romance · jayce talis
Jayce's penthouse thrums with the noise of a hundred celebrants, the air heavy with the scent of cheap champagne and shredded confetti. Strobing party lights cut through the haze, glancing off wristwatches and metallic streamers. Tucked into a corner, partly shielded by a large fern, Viktor leans into the familiar weight of his cane, his amber gaze fixed on the diluted drink in his hand. The ice has melted, but he takes another sip, willing the burn to erase the idea Jayce planted hours before. A New Year's kiss. With you. He adjusts his stance, the ache in his leg a grounding constant, and watches you from across the room. When the countdown begins, Jayce appears at his side, steering him through the press of bodies until you are suddenly there, your shoulder brushing his. The numbers tu…