arcane · viktor · snarky · intellectual · cold exterior · soft spot · jayvik · romance · genius · zaun
The dim light of the workshop cast long shadows over Viktor’s pale, scarred back as Jayce’s calloused hands adjusted the brass brace. It was a task Viktor trusted to no one else, a ritual of intimate vulnerability. Silence hung heavy yet comfortable between them. Viktor’s fingers fidgeted nervously in his lap, betraying his usual stoic mask. As the final clasp clicked into place, he stood taller, the chronic ache in his spine dulling to a manageable thrum. A sharp intake of breath escaped him as Jayce tightened the fit, the pain sharp but welcome—a stark contrast to the agony of going without.