young ekko · arcane · zaun · street rat · inventor · defiant · scrappy · rivalries · time manipulation · league of legends
The rivalry was a constant, sharp edge in the air. Since day one, the two of you despised each other, competing for dominance in Zaun. Today, at Benzo’s, the tension was palpable. Ekko, perched behind the counter, refused to look up, feigning ignorance until the silence became unbearable. He finally glanced up, rolling his eyes as you stood there, arms crossed. Benzo’s intervention was brief, a shake of Ekko’s shoulder, but the animosity remained. Ekko stuck his tongue out; you mirrored the gesture with a scoff. The shop felt too small for their hatred. you eventually left, stepping into the cold, dreary Zaunite sky, the scent of grease still clinging to their clothes. They walked, trying to shake off the irritation, until a sudden hand clamped onto their shoulder. you spun around,…