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insane-arcane · 6 months

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Heyy, this might sound weird but could you write something about jayce with a female teen reader? (Platonic ofc)

Yk that scene in the first chapter where jayce was being judged by the council? Could you write something about the reader defending him and comforting him after he was kicked out from the academy?

Btw, sorry if i dont explain myself very well, english is not my first language. And feel free to ignore if you dont wanna write this, its ok. Have a good day/night ^^

Reminder that I only write gender neutral X Readers

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"But this isn't magic!" Jayces mom seems panicked as she wraps metal fingers around your arm. Her eyes are wide and so are Jayces as he looks back at you. You'd been silent this whole meeting simply standing back as support but as the council voted to end your friends future you had to say something. You had to do something. Her lips move silently begging you to stop and let this take it's course, let her son take the small punishment he was getting and not anger the council into worsening his sentence. You desperately want to listen to the woman that acted so much like a mother too you. But this was his dream.

As the light suddenly shone on you the crowd watching gasped as your name was one spoken and known by many. The council seem surprised but remained silent their eyes locked on you. As you swallowed slowly stepping forward you refused to back down. You stood up straight and held an air of confidence as you looked back at the council. This was everything Jayce worked for so you nodded at his mother and gently pulled away. She holds her hands to her chest eyes full of worry as she watches you both.

"what are you doing?" Jayce whispers over his shoulder a strained smile on his face as he tries to remain composed. You walk closer to him and eventually despite the fact he dwarves you in size you stand at his side.

"Saving my best friend." You respond keeping on your fake smile as you wring your head for things to say as the council quietly speaks amongst themselves.

"this is too dangerous, it could tarnish your name. your families legacy." He snaps quietly and you simply hum.

"Let me ask you one thing Jayce." He stops and stares at you, brown eyes searching your face as you hesitate before taking a deep breath, finally finding the right words. Or more importantly, the right question. "Do you believe in your Hex Tech?"

"More than anything." He doesn't hesitate. He doesn't stop to think about it. He just says it. And you believe him. You know deep in your heart, mind, and soul he speaks the truth.

Taking his hand as the council finally quiets down you squeeze it tightly. Squeezing back he sees your eyes flash for a second but he knows your not scared. Not for yourself at least.

"Than you better not be wrong." You threaten before standing at attention for the council.

"This is most unusual (Y/N). But as a reputable member of the community and someone who has helped the council you may speak on your friends behalf." Mel states intrigued and you make a mental note to pay her back quickly she doesn't get any heinous ideas. Taking a deep breath you let go of Jayce's hand and step infront of him so the council focuses soley on you. All those times Jayce rambled on about his latest project to you would finally pay off.

"HexTech is a new innovative way to study the arcane and give everyone a chance to use it without being magically inclined. No longer will biology determine if you can use something so beautiful and mysterious. Piltover is the city of progress and peace. This HexTech could be used for medicine, healing. Transportation and redistribution. Building and construction. It's not just magic. Magic is unknown and mystic in nature. This is simplifying and applying the Arcane and what we know about it to something we already understand. It's unknown science!" The council goes silent as you speak and stepping backwards never breaking eye contact with your audience your hand wraps around Jayces. Your House ring shining on your finger for them too see.

"Hear me council as not only a friend but a fellow businessman, I as House (L/N), friend of the Kirammans and Jayce, student of Heimerdinger am offering my opinion that Jayces idea could revolutionize technology forever. I would personally endorse him if the Kirammans for any reason chose not too and would take any blame for a project going wrong. My family has worked with you for generations since the beginning of Piltover and my great great grand father has funded many of Piltovers public and private buildings including the University Jayce and I now attend. My family is known for their word and their generosity. My father once had a spot amongst you before medical reasons made him retire. I am asking you in the name of Piltover but also the memory of my father, let us bring Piltover into a new age. Let us do something that's never been done." You state with confidence and finesse as you wait for their judgement.

Seven eyes look back and forth at each other debating what they should and shouldn't do. But Mel's never leave you or Jayce's form.

"... It must be all in favor or a vast majority." She hums finally looking away from you and to her fellow council members. They begin whispering. Mel raises her hand than Mrs. Kiramman. You look to the others.

Bolbok was close with your father but you knew him accepting anything related to the Arcane would be hard. Hoping your relations was enough for him to take a chance he shakes his head no. Shoolas neck peice turns and she glances at Mel. Mel gives her a look but Shoolas shakes her head no tapping her golden claws against the table. Glancing at Salo, Hoskel, and Heimerdinger you wait.

Hoskel lifted his hand as Mel had but Salos nose cringed. He shook his head and out of spite and no love for you he said no. Staring at Heimerdinger as he'd break the vote his golden eyes stars at you.

"professor please..." You mumble but he simply looks away. You feel tears fill your eyes at being rejected by the very people who'd call you family.

"(Y/N) as tempting as your offer is the majority has ruled four to three. Jayce's previous sentence will be his punishment. He will not have jail time nor community service but he is never to step onto University grounds again and his research will be disposed of."

"This meeting is adjourned." As Heimerdinger hits a gavel against the table you feel the tears start to come. Turning as you hear shuffling you see Jayce quickly leaving as people begin to file out of the room.

"Jayce. Jayce I'm sorry!" You state reaching for his hand but he pulls away. Turning to look at you he smiles as he gently cups your face using his calloused thumb to brush tears away from your face.

"Don't be. You did everything you could." Lifting his hands he pushes your hair back before he kisses your forehead. Feeling more tears in your eyes at the council's betrayal and your friends life falling apart you grit your teeth and relish in the softness before the sadness washes over you in waves.

"Jayce don't do anything stupid." You beg but opening your teary eyes he's gone and your alone in the council room with only strangers to watch you fall apart.

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"Am I interrupting something?" Viktor questions and you want to hit him.

"Jayce step away from the ledge!" You yell ready to rush forward to grab him so he doesn't walk right over the edge.

Viktor holds out his cane and you stop tripping over it. Staring into his golden brown eyes in shock, he gives you a wink. Swallowing realizing you need a calmer approach you trust the scientists judgement. After all he came up to you after the meeting with one of Jayce's notebooks and a crazy plan to prove their professor wrong.

"And who's this?" Jayce demands as you sniffle trying not to think about how you just walked in on what could've been your best friends suicide. And how you and Viktor we're almost last because you were coming up with your plan and arguing about what to say.

"A fellow scientist. Someone who wants to make a difference." Viktor answers before taking a step closer holding out Jayce's main journal with his various notes. He opens it flipping to a page with an interesting diagram. "Your notes they are very good. A bit irrational in some parts almost insane in others." He teases waving his hand about before he chuckles. "But legible enough to understand and make a point out of. And your friend here. Your best and intelligent friend. From what they've said they care a lot about you. So if you don't mind and you really want to change the world step off the ledge like they've so kindly asked and listen to our proposition." He states with a wild grin.

"This is Viktor. He's here to help." You state stepping infront of the mad scientist so Jayce focuses on you and doesn't go through with what he was thinking of. "We're going to prove Heimerdinger and all the others wrong." You state firmly as you pick up Jayce's suicide note and crumple it into a ball. He watches eyes blown wide as you throw it at him. "So take the worst idea you've ever had and throw it away so we can make some really good ones. So we can show them all." You state.

Viktor nods in agreement and as Jayce steps away from the ledge and towards you both Viktor holds out the man's leather bracelet which held the Arcane rock. "Let's get to work." He hums and Jayce staring at the bracelet takes it and wraps it around his wrist before putting his hand out.

"Let's." He agrees shaking Viktor's hand on the deal to work together. Taking his book back turning towards you he smiles hugging you close. "Thanks kiddo."

"Any time. Now come on we gotta go." Pulling at the scientists hands you all exit the room ready to do something crazier than what Jayce was about to do. Hopefully it'd work.

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insane-arcane · 7 months

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Your pacing Silcos office mad he won't let you go on a misson. Jinx is sitting in the rafters watching nervously as she fidgets with her hands.

(Y/N): When are you guys going to stop suggesting that I'm sucidial?

Silco clips the end of one of his cigars with slightly shaking but trying to remain steady hands as Jinx frowns from her perch. She hugs her knees close and stares down at you as you glare at Silco.

Silco: When you start acting like someone who wants to be alive.

Silco lights the cigar to calm his nerves as you glare at him. Reaching across the desk for the papers you need for the mission he pulls them back from you. Taking a puff of his cigar you groan.

(Y/N): Give me MY mission.

Jinx suddenly jumps down from the ceiling and stares at you with tears in her eyes. She clutches Silcos desk as she tilts her head at you.

Jinx: ... Why?

You ball your hands into fists and bite your tongue to keep from snapping at her. This was between you and Silco, why was she here? Looking at Jinx you turn to Silco as he glances at the papers with your mission on them. He hums waiting for an answer.

(Y/N): Because I'm not suicidal and if you think that your both wrong! I can handle myself and my mental health just fine. I was on my own before you I can be on my own again.

Silco puts his cigar down across his ashtray so it'll continue to burn and won't go out. He stares at you intently as Jinx looks at the floor trying to hold back her tears. Her fingers twitch and you know she wants to reach out for you but she's not the one who needs comfort right now.

Silco: Tell me what happened last year when you fell into the water?

Jinx stiffens snapping her eyes to look up at you and you close your eyes taking a deep breath. She didn't know. She was never supposed to know! Flashes of your fight with your father before you lost him fill your head. His last words twisting into your heart. Silco's promise to always be there where he wasn't after the betrayal.

(Y/N): I almost drowned! You think I did that for kicks?

Silco crumples the papers in his hand as he thinks of you drowning. Thinks of how he almost lost you. How you weren't reborn like him and Jinx, you were broken because of that bastard. And you needed him. He needed you.

Silco: Your careless with your life.

You don't respond and just silently glare at Silco and Jinx. Hot tears burn your eyes ready to spill as Jinx takes a step towards you. You don't back away from her but you don't step any closer either. You don't respond making Silco angry.

Silco: Your not slitting your wrists but your careless!

You slam your hands down on his desk ready to fire back but Jinx touches your arm making you look at her.

Jinx: Probabaly because your father told you you were a waste of space on this planet. The problem is you believed him. Like I believed Vi.

You stare in shock at Jinx. That she knows. That Silco knows. That their using it against you. That they don't trust you. They don't love you...

(Y/N): Don't talk about Vander. Don't-

Jinx interupts you leaning close as she taps your forehead. The tears are coming now and she reaches to swipe them away but hesitates as you take a step back.

Jinx: ... If you don't watch out your gonna die one of these days because of him. Because of what he said.

That's the last straw! You yank yourself away from Jinx and grab the mission papers before Silco can stop you. Holding them close you quickly storm out of the office slamming the door behind you to hide your tears from them. Jinx steps back slowly eyes on the door before collapsing against Silco in his seat. He holds her close watching his cigar roll and die from the door slam. The smoke and embers burn their last breath in the ashtray you both made him. Staring at the door he thinks of how Vander left you, how he found you, and how he had no idea where you were going now.

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insane-arcane · 9 months

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Still taking commissions 🩷🩷🩷

If I made a Ko-Fi or Paetron account would you guys support or comission me? I mean I have over 100 followers and decent writing and drawing skills. I'm thinking of giving it a shot.

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insane-arcane · 9 months

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Hi I'm just thinking how funny it would be, being Silco's kid and dating. He would never suggest you weren't allowed, he wouldn't want to make you unhappy, but he definitely has something snarky to say about anyone you like. "Yes, they'd make a good partner...if you manage to trim the extra arrogance off." "Darling, they couldn't pour water out of a boot if the instructions were on the heel." "Them?...Interesting choice. 🙄"

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Your dating options are very limited lmao

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Your father was a man of refined tastes despite his poor background. He always strived for more, for better. As the night went on and your boyfriend tossed metal coins onto the bar and you drank together, the alcohol made your throat bubble with laughter and burn from the sting.

Finn wasn't exactly your first choice either surprisingly enough but as time went on he won you over. Silco would never doubt his baby's intellect but he questioned his own sanity and parenting when he saw you holding hands with Finn. You had grown up in the Lanes together and been on and off again friends. Doing odd jobs here and there. His mom was apart of the Revolution your father was planning with Vander and while Silco and your uncle didn't want you involved since you were still a child, Finn was more than ready to fight. For his freedom, for Zaun.

Silco will give him credit where it's due, Finn was no coward. Just an idiot.

"It's a beautiful night..." He mumbles softly his pale green eyes focusing on you as he pulls you closer too him. His gold jaw grazes your skin when he leans down to speak to you, his thick voice melting like candle wax sending shivers down your spine as his breath tickled your ear. Breathing in Zauns air and the smell of Finn and the drinks you'd both had, you were happy he suggested to walk you home instead of taking a carriage.

"Is it?" You tease him with a soft hum leaning into his sturdy frame.

Smiling and shaking his head with a tsk at your playful nature, you shift his jacket closer as you walked down Zauns quiet night streets. You continued to let yourself get lost in your thoughts as the two of you walked, enjoying his company and the familiar Zaun sounds. As his hand snakes tighter around your waist you hummed content, leaning more into his touch as you thought back on the origins of your relationship and how this all became to be.

You were often the one patching him up when his fights went wrong, playfully scolding him as you did. As he gave the back of your ear a kiss you closed your eyes liking the feel of cool metal against your skin.

The prosthetic jaw had been your last straw as a kid. You repeatedly told him to be more careful, to not get himself hurt, not to do anything stupid and there he was half dead at your feet with no where else to go. You had helped him that last time with some shimmer you swiped from your father and then you left.

As he began pecking your face with small kisses you laughed at the sensation, pulling away from the ticklish feeling only for him to pull you closer. As he cupped your face with his hand serpentine eyes focused on you, your glad he didn't stay away.

The kiss was sweet and tangy tasting like whiskey and honey, which you're pretty sure was his last drink. As your arms wrapped behind his neck his arms stayed around your waist. The kiss had an undertone of metal like always but that didn't bother you one bit. You smiled into the kiss hands tangling into the back of his shirt as you lean into it depending the kiss. When you pull away for air he smiles, eyes mischievous and hooded as his hair falls loose framing his beautiful face. The gold he decorated himself with shines in the neon lights around you while his green eyes glow. You got to see this more gentle but still mischievous side of him that no one else was able to see and it made you head spin and heart soar.

When did you fall in love? You couldn't remember.

As he brings a hand up to stroke your cheek you lean into the touch feeling the soft leather of his gloves and his calloused fingertips. When he gives you another kiss and there's always another your nose crinkles as you smile kissing back. You think you remember now alcohol and lack of air making your head a little dizzy.

Finn was one of your fathers Chem Barons. The first time you saw his golden jaw, yours dropped. When you regained your composure not letting him see how shaken you were, his green eyes focused solely on you the entire meeting not listening to a word your father was saying. He made his intentions clear, that he would win you back and it was only a matter of time. As Finn pulled away and you leaned forward not wanting the kiss to end you supposed he was right.

"My firecracker..." He mumbles and you melt at the nickname.

He was known as a player, a frequent employer for many woman and men of the night. He stopped all and any flings declaring you were the only one in his life even before you fell for him and got together. While many brothels knew him and many prostitutes and escorts sought after him he dropped them altogether to focus on you. And to his credit he's never faltered, never been tempted. You were always the one and as he leads you back to the Last Drop, opening the door for you like a gentlemen with Sevika giving him a disapproving look as Silco puffs a cigar and makes sure you make it to the stairs and your room safely you knew it. Because he was always your one too.

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insane-arcane · 9 months

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Tapping your pencil to your paper trying to focus on the equation your stuck on you felt his eyes on you again. Getting up to grab some test tubes across the room trying to ignore him, Viktor didn't take the hint to get back to his work just continuing to watch you with a lazy smile. Placing the tubes down and turning towards him with a frown giving him the attention he so desired he tilted his head. Unkept brunette hair falling to the side of his face as he continued to watch you with those golden orbs of his. His eyes glinting with that gentle and familiar mischief.

"... Pardon my staring you are just an enigma to me." Giving him a look telling him your unamused at his antics Viktor shoots you a coy smile in response. "A mystery, something I can't quite figure out." He hums and you roll your eyes annoyed at his childish behavior.

"I know the definition of enigma Viktor. I do happen to be considered intelligent by everyone but you. I also go to the most prestigious academic institution in Piltover." You state matter of factly as you sit and lean back in your work chair.

Stretching your arms over your head releasing a satisfying pop he hums again as if analyzing you like a puzzle he couldn't solve. Shifting his weight away from the desk he was leaning against and onto his cane he leans down rather than back to put his chin to his hands. He continues to stare undetered by your uninterested facade. His chocolate honey eyes with bright flecks of gold observing you like his latest project.

"Oh? Than why won't you date me?" Coughing as that wasn't what you were expecting him to say the way his lips turn at the ends makes your choke turn into a strangled laugh. The absurdity of this man.

Gripping your desk tightly holding back how much he makes you loose yourself you let out your last laugh before regaining most of your lost composure. He simply blinks owlishly seeming surprised by your response and you realize he's serious.

"Viktor!" You screech before covering your mouth so no more laughter could escape. You wouldn't tease the poor man. You were rivals. Than aquaintences or close work colleagues due to your close proximity and need to work together being in the same field. Simply lab partners. Nothing more and yet... his idea to date made sense. Unorthodox as his methods were you admit you'd been ignoring his courting advances.

"What? I am asking the obvious no?" He questions as you take a deep breath regaining your senses. "I have made my intentions very clear and yet you don't seem to understand so let me try again. You are the center of my enigma. The question I'm trying to answer is why won't you date me?" He states before his casual lean turns to him plopping himself on your desk, eyes still watching you as his fingers tapped against the top of his cane. He was close. Too close. And it made your heart hammer and head become dizzy.

"Viktor you already know the reason." You respond as you begin straightening out papers on the other side of your desk trying to get him to drop the conversation and go back to work.

"Oh? Enlighten me then." He states and you pause. Closing your eyes a sigh escapes your lips.

"... We work together for one." You start your weak list and he tilts his head to each side as if he's considering it before he shrugs, swinging his cane in a gesture of shooing away the idea.

"Just makes our schedules more compatible no? We are scientists, human beings who must eat. Say dinner together after work?" He suggests and your cheeks heat up at how smooth that was.

This bastard would be the end of you.

"Two we both get so involved in our work we'd never have time for each other." You add on but Viktor still seems undeterred as he plucks a flower from an experiment your doing and lays it infront of you.

"I will drop everything now and take you to a nice late lunch instead." He suggests and you have to give it to him, at least he's persistant. Staring at the plant you smile fighting the urge to just give in.

"Three were complete opposites." You hum testing what he'd say. Wondering if he'd continue this endless chase.

"Opposites attract this is basic physics and engrained into the laws of the universe. Are you sure your not listing reasons we should be together instead of apart?" He teases as his cane touches your chair and you groan as he slowly pulls you closer.

"Aren't you and Jayce dating?" You question exasperated as you look up at him and he looks baffled for a moment before he snorts. Loudly. His hand reaches out and touches your face. He tucks a stray hair away and smiles as he cups your cheek.

"Me and Jayce? We may have fooled around once or twice but we're nothing serious. Besides he has Mel." He answers calmly making your cheeks once again heat up. At both the suggestion and the soft touches. Why was he so crude and brash and yet gentle and daring all at once?

"And what you have me?" You ask quietly and he pauses as he begins to lean in.

"If you'll have me." He whispers back to you, his lips ghosting over yours. Face flush but not wanting to wait anymore you lean up to close the gap.

"So about that lunch?" You question after the kiss and it was Viktor's turn to be surprised as you both began to laugh.

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insane-arcane · 10 months

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Hi! Are you still taking requests?

Yes

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insane-arcane · 1 year

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Is the yandere Silco with a reader who works under Marcus one meant to have Silco & reader be romantic or platonic?

Either way, I'd like to see that even while working with Silco, reader still continues to help those of Zaun. Whether in different ways than before or not is up to you. Regardless, I'd like for their influence to be an overall positive one.

Maybe they study helstromism & criminal psychology, thus is a freaking wizard of interrogation without needing to resort to violence.

Also, it'd be cool to see their relationship with Jinx.

Romantic eventually. But it's a bit of a slow burn as Silco is slow to realize his feelings and Reader is slower to accept them. While they care for Zaun and all its citizens, they have a very different process than Silco. They'll have to compromise eventually if either of them want to get what they want.

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insane-arcane · 1 year

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Silco's Enforcer Child

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Chapter One

Swirling your brush in a cup the clinking sound echoes in the open space, reminding you of the click of a gun. The once red color in the cup turned a murky violet. A dark dusk of sorts. Your head spun as you tried not to focus on the color, fire filling your vision before it disappeared as you pulled your paintbrush back and dipped it in a soothing blue, some light green tipped on the now wet brush end.

Staring at a picture of a blurry silhouette with sharp clothes you hum wondering what color eyes they had. As you stir new shades and tints on your pallet you imagine what the person's nose shape was like. If their mouth was big or small. Where they belonged in the jumble that was your brain and the locked past it held. The fish swimming around the person's head was a stylistic choice but as you mixed the blue and green you wondered if there was more to it. If the person enjoyed the aquatic creatures or perhaps lived near the river edge?

"(Y/N)." Not looking up from your latest artwork as Caitlyn walked in you frowned, taking a step back to try and piece it all together. The last light of the day leaked through the giant studio windows giving your work a golden halo, putting it in a new perspective. Studying the edges and the details you'd painted they became blurry with the sunlight. Clutching your pallet knife you tilt your head, this piece had less detail on the person than your other ones. However, the colors were bolder and more defined with sharper lines. The background was the emphasis but for once you felt like you actually knew what this person looked like. You just weren't able to paint it yet, not fully committed to the details.

How strange that you remembered this outfit so clearly, having drawn it a million times but not the features of the person who wore it. Mixing a different color on your pallet without looking down you purse your lips trying to concentrate as you add something else to the background. You could faintly remember sea blue. Maybe a soft gray or green. A lighthouse or the ocean perhaps? Is that why you added the fish?

Whoever he was, he was important as this wasn't the first portrait you'd done of him. He was a lanky man in a red and black suit with a white dress shirt. The background was a blur of grays and greens with purple brush strokes that looked like fish but maybe smoke if you squinted. The whole picture was odd. Staring at it too long made your head hurt because it felt strangely familiar. He was important to you. Whoever he was. Just another piece of the puzzle that was your past.

"You know usually I'm the one obsessing." She states referring to her yellow tape and red thread board back home. "Come now you can't wear your smock to the art show tonight." Caitlyn scolds as she places a nice outfit down on the cleared part of your glass art desk. You shook your head in response tsking softly.

That was a risky move given the fact paint somehow always got on your clothes no matter what you did in this room. Briefly glancing at the ensemble you wonder if she was trying to ruin the clothes to make an excuse to skip the event, whatever it was tonight.

As the natural light began to fade the painting no longer glowing, you signed placing your brushes and pallet down. The blank face of the man you were trying to paint wasn't going to get any more detail any time soon. Though you guessed that's just how it worked. Reaching out wishing you could pull the man out of the painting, ask him all your burning questions, you paused not wanting to touch the wet paint.

He wouldn't be able to answer you anyways. Bits and pieces, never the whole picture. Always searching and wanting for more. Insatiable…

"(Y/N)." Caitlyn states again as she tries to gain your attention but your focus was elsewhere, lost in this room and your work. Taking a deep breath to try and gather yourself for whatever she was going to say next, you could feel a headache coming on and you didn't like it. Rubbing at your temples you hum indicating you want her to continue but she remains quiet waiting for you to speak.

Rolling your eyes before staring at your painting as your hands touch the glass of your art desk behind you, you try and ground yourself. To bring yourself back to a safe space. Instead you think of your endless collages, or the box of failed faces. As one hand came to press against your forehead pushing your hair back and giving you some clarity you spared a glance at said box which you'd pushed into the corner out of frustration. Another recently failed project. You'd tried placing different details from different paintings and projects together, overlapping them over one another to try and get a full person. They always came out looking horrid. Like some kind of twisted nightmare rather than a real person from a memory. Very occasionally you'd get a full face but mostly you had slightly warped portraits or very blurred places. Nothing solid if it was anything before you came to Piltover.

As your fingers touched the box observing the torn pieces of canvas and failed attempts you realized you'd crossed the room without noticing. Humming you paused, wandering if you should worry about that. About to sass Caitlyn, your words suddenly die on your tongue as your eye catches something. One of your shredded pieces that had bright pink and blue. Your hand shook as your thumb grazed the ungesssoed canvas and faintly you heard distant laughter. Echoing in an alley.

"Art… Art show?" You finally question Caitlyn, composing yourself as you let your hands fall to your sides so you could steady them and let her untie your messy smock. As you let go of the canvas and stepped back from the box slowly your mind was getting out of painting mode. You began to relax as you focused on your friend and what she was saying rather than your lost memories. The woman in question groans in exasperation before pinching her nose as she steps back letting you shrug off the apron. Noticing she's in her enforcer uniform and not a dress for what you assume is a galle event you smile and shake your head as she takes the apron from you hanging it up on its hook with the others. Stepping towards your curtains as she does that, you close them before the room's timer goes off and gas powered light fills the space with an artificial glow.

Only gone a minute and you already missed the sunlight.

"Honestly I thought I was the obsessed one. Your dad rented out the gallery again," She informs you like a mother scolding a child who forgot something important. Needing to do something not able to sit still as you come out of your trance state she begins walking around the room cleaning up things in the messy space as she tries to get you ready to go. Scraping paint off pallets and dumping them into soapy water to soak you watch with an amused smile as she places your brushes on the counter to be cleaned later. She paces nervously fidgeting with one of your brushes before turning towards you looking worried. Her Violet eyes seeming unsure.."... Don't you remember? He's showing your work tonight. He's been talking about it all week." Caitlyn states before she pushes off whatever emotions she was feeling as she crossed her arms. You briefly remember that conversation but was that really tonight? The week had been a blur of research and projects and events, flashing cameras and reporters all over the campus as you tried to study and work. There was barely a moment's rest to yourself until you locked the door to your art studio for some peace and quiet. Groaning as you pinch your nose and clench your eyes you wish one of your maids had reminded you but with how distracted you'd been lately maybe they had.

Swallowing you looked towards a vase in the room. Flowers your father had dropped off while you were deep in thought and surrounded by your artwork. Thinking back you couldn't remember the conversation but logically it was likely about the gallery. Pulling at your hair out of habit you hummed, you really were a mess as of late. With the anniversary of you being found soon you guessed that made sense. Your thoughts and feelings all being in disarray, your "spells" being worse than usual.

Staring at the water cup with the swirling purple you see the smoke again, you taste the gun powder. Thinking back that was one of your more clear memories, the first you were sure was true. Blinking you were back on that bridge again. The smoke making you choke before the rush of clear air as your dad's heavy enforcer mask settled over your face. You could feel yourself being small, feel his uniform as he pressed you into his shoulder and took you home. The question had been deeply ingrained in you for so long but you still didn't know the answer; What were you doing on that bridge?

Closing your eyes not wanting to think of that right now you took another deep breath to steady yourself. You didn't want to spiral.

"That's tonight?" You ask not sure how you forgot as you begin to take off your shirt to change. Caitlyn's face goes red and she turns away from you before tapping her foot angrily. The sound bounces around in your head and something about this feels familiar in a way you can't quite explain.

Sharp blue eyes on a stern face and crossed arms come to mind as a black boot taps impatiently away but the flash is gone as soon as it comes. Touching your desk feeling cool glass under your fingertips you swallowed. Did you take your meds today, your headaches were worse than usual, these flashes more frequent… your therapist warned the incoming anniversary of you being found could trigger some repressed memories but this felt excessive. You'd been doing so well.

"Yes, now hurry up and get dressed! I'm your escort and bodyguard tonight. Marcus tried to put me outside but I didn't want to miss anything. Just..." She hesitates and you smile softly as you put on the white shirt with the looped gold collar. The golden hoop of the white dress shirt hung heavy around your neck as it looped and clicked behind your shoulders but sliding the black slacks on you admit Caitlyn chose well, never one for fashion didn't mean she didn't have a good eye. You'd be lost without her in more ways than one. Slipping on a dress jacket that was your favorite color you hum glancing at the wall of mirrors in your studio. Doing a little spin watching seven you's spin back in response you nod to yourself.

"Just in case." You finish her thought for her as you smooth out the shirt and jacket with a blank face. Seeing your reflection she sighs and you hum smiling as you keep adjusting your clothes to look presentable. Your headaches had been at an all time low before today and despite your forgetfulness and the dreaded upcoming date you felt confident. I mean your skull was pounding and the flashes were more frequent but you knew you could handle the gala tonight, you had done it before with way worse pain and you didn't want anyone to think something was wrong.

You were fine, everything was fine…

"Just please tell me you didn't forget! I couldn't get off duty tonight to attend as a guest. To schedule myself at your gala as a guard I had to take a double shift at work and to be your personal escort and guard that was a whole nother mountain of paperwork and personal favors. A lot of enforcers like your work ya know, and all the new guards want to meet you. I mean you are your father's child. Everyone wants to show their support. Or get… favors." She states matter of factly with slight distaste making you chuckle. The both of you were no stranger to your families status and the luxuries that came with your last names.

"Right, my hero." You hum a teasing smile on your lips as you watch your friend rant getting out her emotions about these type of events and what people really wanted from them. They were meant to help people and yet help was often the last thing on people's minds unless it was them getting it. You had to admit as she lectured the wall she was cute. Her overprotectiveness always made you feel special and even as her new job as an Enforcer you were always on her mind. Maybe not in the same way as before but you could accept that. As you adjust your jacket, sticking your hands into the pocket, you send her a playful smirk.. "Oh and you do know escort has a double meaning, correct Caitlyn darling?" You ask in a sultry voice wanting to tease her hoping it'll loosen her up a bit. She turns and staring at her, her violet eyes scan your form. Puffing out her cheeks embarrassed as she understands what you mean you walk out of the studio with her following close behind.

You catch her smile in the corner of your eye but say nothing simply walking outside into the hallway and through the large manor to the awaiting carriage outside.

~~~

The ride had been quiet the last few minutes. You'd joked about opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate but Caitlyn gently informed you she couldn't drink tonight and you didn't want to be sipping alone. A rock had formed in your throat and as you fidgeted with your hands every jolt of the carriage put you on edge. What had started as a fun ride was slowly turning into your worst nightmare as the Galla got closer.

Caitlyn these last couple months had gone from your closest friend to your body guard, one of her most frequent Enforcer jobs being to watch you. As work and friendship crossed you were unsure where your new relationship stood. If you were just overthinking and if it had changed at all.

As the carriage stops suddenly you hum feeling your stomach doing flips. Adjusting your accessories and clothes nervously, you close your eyes feeling the pulsing behind your eyes worsen. The thought that you could claw your temples open to feel some relief crosses your mind but you stay silent not voicing that thought. Caitlyn frowns noticing your unsteady state before she takes your hands into her own.

Eyes snapping to look at hers at the surprise contact her thumb brushes the back of your palm. "You're not looking very well. If you're not up for it we can turn around. Say you got sick…" She suggests softly before looking towards the curtain separating you from the driver. Staying quiet not wanting to be teased, one of her hands goes to your cheek and leaning into her hold you close your eyes taking a deep breath. What a nice thought…

"I'm just tired. I'll be fine after some wine." You joke before sighing deeply as she just stares at you waiting for the truth. You shift in the plush seats and just breathe. These events could be fun or cumbersome, tonight seemed to be the later. Shifting the curtains when you no longer feel bumps you realize you'd arrived. As you watch cameras flash, high society people get their pictures taken before entering the galla. You were no stranger to being in the spotlight and yet you felt you never quite belonged there. Your art told a story, your story. And you weren't sure if you wanted to share it. Especially since you barely knew your story yourself. You don't remember how the Gallas started, only that once your first piece was put up it hadn't stopped since.

A prodigy some called you. An imposter you told yourself.

"I-" She starts but your hand is already on the carriage handle before you lose the nerve. Twisting and pushing it open light floods your eyes as your regular driver waits outside for you. Voices surround you and you feel woozy as you're transported to a different place with different sounds. Your driver bows, snapping you back before holding out his hand. Feeling disorientated you reach out, your touch going from cold metal to warm leather. As he grips your hand firmly your eyes widen. Stepping down from the carriage into his hold you get a memory of someone holding your hand as you hop down from a curb. A man in a red and black suit…

As people chatter away excited to get a glimpse of you, reporters ask questions as cameras flash. The drivers grip remains and each step down the carriage steps contains a different image but right as your about to get the whole picture, the flashes are over in an instant. Just like the camera shutters around you.

As you stand there eyes wide in surprise, Caitlyn puts her hand to your back shocking you. You snap out of it, grounded by her touch and knowing smile before you begin to walk forwards at her silent instruction. Waving at reporters from famous newspapers you act normal. Enforcers nod keeping the crowd contained but the familiar faces do nothing to soothe your feelings.

Standing tall you walk forward with practiced elegance, reminding yourself you only need to make it to the entrance. As journalists fire off their usual questions about your outfit, your art, and if you've had any recent episodes you smile and wave not answering any of them. Caitlyn stands close as she follows you, her hand pressed firmly against your back and soon you stand in front of two polished doors. The enforcers on either side glare at Caitlyn before smiling at you as they bow and let you both inside. You don't miss Caitlyn's frown but it's gone as quick as it comes, similar to your flashes.

Unable to dwell on it, you walk through the open entrance and into the large art gallery. As you hear the familiar click of the heavy doors behind you, the light changes as you go from outside to inside. Your familiar work hangs from every wall in the space and you know every guest in this room.

Breathing heavily Caitlyn opens her mouth to say something but decides against it. You're grateful, only needing a minute from her. Leaning down and closing your eyes you hum, taking a deep breath before you nod and compose yourself.

Observing the space you took comfort in seeing your work. Some of the pieces are projected as holograms lighting up the room, while others are sculptures scattered about, and elsewhere are large oil paintings and mixed medium collages. Letting out a deep breath you didn't know you were holding you let yourself relax. While the night isn't over it feels safer surrounded by things you understand. With Caitlyn's hand moving from your back to more comfortably settle on your shoulder you nod at her feeling the episode pass.

A real smile begins to overtake your face as you take in all your old work. Your father was good at asking before picking some of your pieces to sell and getting his friend who owned the gallery to hang and price them. While some were harder to give up then others you always said yes putting all the money you made towards the Undercity and the relief effort you'd started there. The orphanage and jail always appreciating your efforts. It wasn't much compared to what else you could be doing but your father liked to organize these for you to give you some peace of mind about the UnderCity and its limited resources. You know he'd much prefer you'd paint full time and let him handle the charity affairs. He didn't want you going into any dangerous job options like Caitlyn and him had.

"A full house tonight. You never cease to impress." Caitlyn states as she bumps your shoulder. Nodding as you come out of your haze, seeing a lot of familiar faces and some new ones in the corner of your eye you watch as people mingle and talk about your art. Trays stacked high with hor de vours and various selections of alcohol pass making the guests smile and laugh as they took their fill.

Searching the room you get a wide smile on your face as you see Jayce and Victor standing off to the side. They're looking at one your father insisted on displaying so he could buy it and support your cause. Running towards them you hug Viktor before he can respond. He stumbles back leg nearly buckling but hugs you back with the same enthusiasm you do him. His laugh lightens your mood as Jayce helps support his fellow inventor and you hum as he squeezes you tight. Jayce joins the hug with his own laugh before he takes you from Viktor and picks you up spinning you around.

"Show off." Viktor teases as he taps his cane against Jayces leg. Jayce simply snorts and puts you down much to the amusement of onlooking guests. He ruffles your hair before doing the same to Viktor with that same hearty smile. Caitlyn, while seeming unamused, has the tinest smile on her lips at your childish behavior.

"Look at you. You're a regular Divinchi." Jayce compliments before he wraps an arm around your shoulder and gestures to your work. Feeling your cheeks darken you lean against him happy he could make it with his busy schedule. He chuckles at your flustered expression and tucks some stray hair behind your ear as you smile up at him.

"Often insanity and creativity walk hand in hand I admit. Though Divinchi is a high title to live up to." You respond making him shake his head. His chocolate eyes shine as he squeezes you close.

"And a poet too. Viktor look at our little idealist, they're all grown up now." Viktor rolls his eyes at Jayces antics before he stares at you. Shifting his cane to be center he leans slightly forward and nods agreeing.

"You my dear have many talents. I envy them all." He says genuinely tilting his head towards the piece they'd been looking at. Staring at it you smile, the portrait of you and your father making you happy. You'd wanted to gift it to him but he wanted to support you, so here it hung with his bid already placed. A man who's actions spoke louder than any words he'd ever said.

"Oh." You state eyes widening as you notice a large canvas with the school painted on it next to your family portrait. "Is Heimerdinger here?" You question, suddenly curious about your teacher and the oldest council member. You had no idea why they came to these things but the council members always stopped by to show their support, ever since your first galla. It was only kind of you to return the gesture by thanking them for coming and catching up. Even if you didn't always want to.

"You know Heimerdinger he's… everywhere." Caitlyn lets out a snort at Jayces unhelpful comment and Jayce flicks her hats feather in response. As they begin to argue you turn to nod your head at Viktor before you slip off into the crowd to find the council members and maybe your father.

Grabbing a glass of champagne as it passes the waiter nods his head at you before he goes to service other guests. Smiling as you sip at the bubbly liquid your eyes scan the space looking for various people to say hi too.

Catching a glint of metal from across the room you pause turning your head to get a better look. Spotting Marcus you smile before waving at him, holding up your champagne to toast. His associates all have wine glasses but his hands are suspiciously empty. As he nods his head at you politely holding up his hand to give a small wave you chuckle gesturing for him to come over. He shakes his head no and waves his hand away gesturing for you to go back to your friends. Humming you take a step closer noticing he's with an odd crowd. One you haven't seen at your galas before.

Beginning to walk towards them to see what they're all looking at you pause before pushing that feeling of suspicion away. As you stop shoes no longer clicking against the tile you swallow. Caitlyn told you to have fun and the night was young, you couldn't be focusing on your delusions now. Blowing him a little kiss he shakes his head and taps his chest on the opposite side of his badge, gesturing to you that he received the kiss and was keeping it safe. An old and bit odd inside joke. But one you refused to let go of regardless. You wave before turning to disappear into the crowd. Taking another sip of champagne you do your best not to feel anxious as Marcus's strange friends stare a hole into your back.

As a hand grabs your shoulder you quickly turn eyes wide as you get ready for a fight. "You can't just wander off!" Staring at Caitlyn your body unstiffens and you once again relax as you almost finish off your champagne. Just a few hours anyone could do this for a few hours.

"Sorry, just saying hello." You hum much to her displeasure.. Smiling softly as she relaxes you once again sip at your drink trying to soothe your rattled nerves. Nothing was wrong, you needed to calm down. You could do this.

Wandering around with Caitlyn looking for various people you pause as you reach a quieter part of the galla. Someplace more in the back. Tilting your head in front of a painting with a blue haired girl your eyes trace her face. Caitlyn was usually pretty stiff during her job but she puts her arm on your shoulder leaning on you in a rare moment of loosening up. With no one around to witness this you feel more open then you had in awhile. Short blue hair that frizzed at the end and had odd knick knacks woven and tied into it.

"She's pretty." She says softly and you nod wrist shifting to bubble your second glass of champagne. The liquid swirls as you do the repetitive motion and Caitlyn frowns concerned as she studies your action and face.

"I've been calling her Sapphire." You say suddenly, your eyes flicking up to stare at the faceless girl with blue hair.

"Cause of her hair?" Caitlyn questions and for a second you get a flash of sapphire eyes staring up at you as you braid choppy hair. Laughter ringing lightly in your ears as a girl with pink hair sits close by. She's smiling as you giggle tying trinkets into messy blue locks, giving the girl little braids. Three boys sit in the room observing but not interrupting as they do their own things. A smaller one occasionally handing you little knick knacks that'll sparkle in her hair.

"Yeah something like that." Taking a sip of your drink you frown as it goes down rough and not smooth like the other sips. "Hey you saw Marcus with those people right?" You suddenly question feeling like you knew them from somewhere despite not recognizing their faces. The woman in purple especially catching your attention.

"Marcus is here? He wasn't supposed to come tonight. I guess he made time for you." Caitlyn hummed surprised before she turned towards you. "I know my boss can be suspicious but tonight is about you. Your father wants you to be happy and unlike my parents he really tries. Let's just get through tonight since we already committed before we're back to the red string and endless questions." She suggests and you nod slowly but that feeling in your gut doesn't disappear. As much as you tried to dispel it, it kept creeping in the back of your mind.

As Caitlyn goes to lead you away you pause as a familiar face greets you.

"Your art has come so far. I marvel at your talent and envy all your fans." Mel teases. Caitlyn bows her head in respect and you nod at her. The girl swallows but nods pointing to where she'll be waiting as you chat privately with Mel.

Smiling at the Council woman looking at the work she's observing you hum seeing a large canvas you'd done of her and the Council at a meeting your father had asked you to attend. It was one people had flocked too all night you observed from the bidding stickers but it was just you and Mel looking at it now.

"Mel it's been awhile. We should schedule a painting session together. I miss those." You respond smiling warmly as you settle next to her.

"Yes, well life has been busy as I'm sure your father's told you." Swirling your glass of champagne faster you hum frowning softly. Staring at your reflection in the golden liquid you look back up at the painting. He hadn't. Not lately.

He wanted you away from his work. From him. You and Caitlyn knew something was wrong but as two high Noble society children your concerns were often brushed off and not taken seriously. You were close to something big and yet…

"Dads been quiet about work. You know after all I've worked for and all he's prepared me for he wants me to switch careers. Caitlyn and I may have passed the physical and mental exams with flying colors but he... worries." You murmur quietly as you fidget with your glass. "Caitlin's dad supports her but my dad... he'd prefer I chose to continue my law studies. Or change my schooling altogether and focus on something else." You state solemnly. As much as you loved your father you felt it was unfair. Like there was something bigger that he and everyone else was hiding from you.

"Hextech?" She asks surprised bringing you out of your sprailing thoughts. Smiling at the name Jayce gave his invention, that explosion that kick started everything felt like it happened yesterday. It felt like you were found on the bridge yesterday.

"More medical field I believe but I think he'll take anything other than Enforcer at this point. Even regular old painter." You remark as you observe the details of the meeting you'd chosen to paint.

"And that bothers you?" Mel asks. Tilting your head you squint at the details of the picture in front of you. Such a different piece than your other ones which were blurry and indistinct. And yet everyone kept hovering to this one. Easier to understand and more straight forward you supposed. Something from your new life and not your old. They always seemed to prefer that.

"... Mel is something going on I should be worried about? Some kind of civil unrest? The undercity. I've heard rumors and my dads making excuses for me not to go to any of the prisons or my charity anymore. I have friends there. People I'm trying to help. I need to know the truth. You need to tell me the truth." You state.

The woman remains quiet for a moment. Her brown eyes seem to search for the right words as she sips at her drink slowly. A red wine that seemed too much like blood to you. "Perhaps focusing on work outside your father's would be good. He worries about you. We all do. With your..." She hesitates before waving her hand dismissively trying to change the subject.

"My spells?" You demand and her brows furrow as she glances at you. The silence is all you need for confirmation. Sighing you look away from the Council Meeting and towards a different picture. A silhouette of a man with a halo around his head. You see that blue green color again. You can hear a chuckle. Mel's touch brings you back as she squeezes your shoulder.

"... I've said too much. Please be kind to him. Your father loves you much more than you know. You're very lucky to have him. You know," Mel hesitates, something you've rarely seen her do. As she looks at your painting and you stare into your glass a wistful look crosses her face. "My past is tricky when it comes to family and relationships." She admits in a rare moment of sincerity, no politics, no deals. Just the truth.

Or perhaps it's manipulation. You can never tell with Mel, you do your best not to dwell. You like to think your relationship and mentorship with her is genuine, but in a place like Piltover… you never know.

Nodding you look away from your least favorite piece onto other things. Your eyes stop on a more symbolic painting, an older one. It was crudely done as you hadn't cleaned the edges or made the details fine. Fangs and claws and fur. Oh to be the fox and wolf as Mel often told you.

"... Mingle?" You question and her eyes light up like the fox in your painting sensing your planning something.

"You don't usually enjoy networking." She observes watching you carefully and you shrug before finishing your flute of Champagne in one final swig.

"Feels like a night to try something new." You state waving down a waiter to take your glass so you could grab another.

…

With Mel by your side you'd avaded Caitlyn and most of the Enforcers walking around the party. While you loved having her around having her around as an Enforcer was much harder than having her around as your friend. While you'd tried to stay calm the whole night and not make it into a conspiracy your suspicion grew every time you saw Marcus from the corner of your eye with that group of people. As you inched your way closer throughout the night you glanced around. No one was watching you…

Slipping away from Mel while she was distracted with a council member you kept your head high as you walked with purpose. As you get closer to the odd group, your focus goes to one of the people Marcus is talking to. Your eyes catching on her arm and how it's covered by a pretty velvet cape.

"No you can't talk to them-" Marcus insists, not yet noticing you as you got closer. The lights on this side of the room were dimmer as there were less art pieces. It made your curiosity burn brighter as you wondered what Marcus and this strange clinte were talking about. If they were clinte at all.

"Why are they painting him? Who are they? He's mad Marcus! He wants some serious answers." The woman snaps back angrily. Coming closer and getting more questions than answers the woman notices you staring and shifts to better cover her arm. Her friends stiffen at your presence and adjust their suits and dresses which you notice are more worn than anyone else in the room.

"They're nobody. It's a side hobby, just a thing they sometimes do-" Marcus states and you tilt your head unsure if you should be insulted or not. Was he protecting you from something? From someone?

"Marcus?" You question finally catching his attention as you take in his new friends. He immediately goes pale hearing you call his name and turns to face you. As the woman smirked you could see him getting stressed like you weren't supposed to be here. Squinting you hum as you observe the chief, what was he up to?

"(Y/N)! Why aren't you with Caitlyn?" Marcus demands and you step back at the tone of his voice. The intensity of his question. As the group continues to stare you begin to piece together that they're from the Undercity or at least a lower class section of Piltover.

"She's talking to Jayce. Marcus I need-" You start but he ignores you. Unlike his playful disposition earlier he was being much colder now. As you swallowed something about this whole situation didn't settle right with you. This clearly had nothing to do with your galla.

"I'm sorry this is a private discussion I need you to-" Marcus starts in a much kinder tone trying to direct you away but the woman ignores him. Stepping in front of him to get to you Marcus glares, his fists balling at his sides. She tilts her head observing you before she smirks. Maroon lipstick catching the limited light.

"(Y/N) Right?" The woman was tall, elegant, and walked with authority. Several scars of different sizes littered her face and shoulders. Taking in her physique she seemed like she'd had a harder life. A laborer perhaps?

Her purple slit dress with the black velvet coat stood out amongst the other dresses tonight and you found yourself intrigued. Almost pulled in by her. As you studied each other you could see Marcus gritting his teeth. Knowing you'd walked into a possibly dangerous situation you smiled feigning ignorance.

"Yes, that's my name. I guess you could say this is my Galla." Acting shy at the attention you reach up to fiddle with your jewelry and hair. Something about this woman seemed familiar. Maybe it was her voice or maybe it was her face but you had this odd itch in the back of your brain. Like when you were painting right after a flash.

"I'm Sevika." She introduces before holding out her left hand. Confused, you peaked under her cloak to look at her right only for her to take a step back hiding her arm behind herself. Shaking the left trying not to be bothered by it or ask any questions that could get you in trouble you smiled at her.

"Are you interested in this one?" You hum tilting your head towards the canvas as you try to subtly change the conversation. "I don't know if you know this because I haven't seen you at any of my shows before but my paintings are all for charity." You explain with a smile. "All funds go back to the community. As someone so fortunate I try to give back to those more in need then myself." Sevika paused for a moment before her hand wrapped tightly around yours, her grip firm but not crushing like you'd first expected.

"... I'll keep that in mind." She hums softly. "My boss, he's interested in this one." She explains before letting go and gesturing to the painting they'd been talking In Front of for the past few hours.

"Oh your boss? What do you do?" You ask curiously. It was always the same faces at these Gallas, Sevika didn't seem like an average socialite. She screamed adventure but also safety. You feel like you knew her and that wasn't something you felt often when it came to new faces. While there was a danger with interacting with her that you could sense, she knew more than she let on.

"We work in…" Glancing at Marcus amused she focused back on you, eyes seeming to study your every move. It reminded you of an Enforcer or someone running from one. "Exports." She explains and you nod slowly, not sure if you believe her or not. Looking at the painting when she does you suddenly freeze, familiar blue eyes greeting you.

"My dad wasn't supposed to grab this one." You murmur as you step forward. It was one of your favorites hidden behind a sheet so he wouldn't see, one of the only full faces from your past you'd ever been able to complete. You were working on some fine detailing and had moved it from the safety of your room to the studio. It was a bit fuzzy on the edges still and some of the detailing was blurry because you couldn't seem to decide on things like sharp or round features, smooth or bumpy skin but it was an important piece to you.

"Oh?" Sevika questions and you frown looking at the bid at the bottom. "My boss, he'll pay a small fortune for it. Guaranteed." Sevika swears and you turn towards her.

"They said it wasn't for sale. Can we continue-" Marcus tries to regain control of the conversation but Sevika seemed more interested in you than him. The people also focused on you suddenly ignoring Marcus' presence. She stepped closer leaning in to observe your face. As their eyes focused on yours, really taking you in you noticed the sudden way she stiffened. Like she was seeing a ghost.

"Think of all the people in the UnderCity it could help, that is what you're doing isn't it? Your charity?" Quirking a brow at her surprised, you turn your head suddenly. The intensity of her stare suddenly making you uncomfortable.

"I don't like to announce it because I get less sales which means I can help less but yes… That's true." You admit quietly. Did Marcus tell them that? How did they figure it out? The longer you stayed in this corner the more questions you had.

"So a small fortune to help others is surely worth this painting?" Pausing you think of the deal, of what you would be giving away. Reaching your hand out you tap the bottom of the canvas, tracing the intricate picture frame. Was this some sort of psychological test from your father? Did this even have anything to do with you or were you misinterpreting the entire situation?

Focusing on the painting to remain calm, the ravenette man with blue eyes and sharp features made you feel at ease. Swallowing you hum. You wanted to know more about this woman, about the group with her, and her relationship with Marcus.

"And this bosses name? I'd love to meet the man giving so much to my charity." You offer watching Sevikas' body language closely.

"He doesn't do names." She responds quickly and you nod.

"A picture then?" You question. "It's customary for all customers to take a picture with the piece they're buying." Before she can say no like you assume she will, you grab her hand in another firm handshake and smile wide as a flash fills the dark space. As Sevika blinks in surprise and her friends slink into the shadows you take your chance to leave back to the main party. As the photographer walks away you do the same disappearing into the crowd with stolen film in your hand.

While you had a lot of questions you're sure they could wait until that photo was printed. You think you just found another piece of the puzzle.

...

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