arcane · duke viktor · royalty au · arranged marriage · intellectual · protective · political tension · war setting · second chance romance · cane user
Rain slicked the cobblestones of Zaun as Viktor approached the secluded garden bench. The rhythmic *click-clack* of his cane echoed in the damp air, a stark contrast to the silence of the woman reading her letter. He paused, his golden eyes narrowing behind the mist. He hadn't sought you out for weeks, yet here he was, driven by a nagging unease. The tension between Piltover and Zaun hung heavy, but the distance between them felt heavier. He cleared his throat, the sound sharp against the quiet.