hextech-workaholic

[hextech-workaholic]

Would you ever consider being a third to Mel and Jayce?

This is a...very strange question. A few things- Jayce and Mel are no longer together, from what I know. At least I would assume that is still true. I am also...homosexual, so I experience no attraction to women at all. So...bluntly, no, I would not consider such. I have much respect for Mel, and I...well, Jayce is very important to me- but even in a hypothetical this would...not really work.

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Hi Viktor!!!! Do you have any advice for someone who wants to visit Zaun for the first time? I want to visit but I’m nervous of if its dangerous or not 🥹🙏

I go to Zaun quite frequently...I would not say it is dangerous. If I can manage down there, I am sure you will be fine. Though this is... certainly an interesting time to choose to visit.

I would say- do not look overly...how should I put this...do not look like you are rich. Do not go down in something like Jayce's fancy suits, for example. You...will get ripped off at any place of business if you do, admittedly. Beyond that- it is the same advice I would give in Piltover. Avoid dark alleys. Avoid anyone that seems extra annoyed about life, or seems...strung up on something. Zaun is not so different, really.

Well...save some exceptions. Do not drink the water if you do not trust that it has been thoroughly purified, be careful what you breathe in...etc. But Zaunites are not...extra violent like some people here seem to think. They are just people. You will be fine.

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That was the sound of me falling down a flight of stairs

I have to walk like u now

Well, I happen to know where to get a really good cane made, if you have time to wait for Jayce to...not be busy.

I...would not wish my exact state on anyone, though. Hopefully you will only be limited to a cane for a short while. There are some good doctors down in the lanes that can provide physical therapy, if it is an injury that can potentially recover.

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Hey, you doing okay? You seemed a bit…how do I put this- uh, pale the last time I saw you.

Coulda been a trick of the light, though. Janna knows I’m not exactly the most tan, either.

I...am alright. It is probably just the lighting down in the outskirts eh... emphasizing the lack of sunlight I get. I do not spend many days out in the park sunbathing, after all.

...it is...not that noticeable, is it?

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It's serious. For him. He partly wants to delve into that. To have that conversation because hasn't he waited long enough to know what was going on? If he was a much different person he'd grab Jayce by the collar and scream what are we?

Instead, he drops the subject completely. He's no better. He's not ready to address it either. As much as he thinks about it.

He smiles dreamily, imagining them being friends as kids, though.

That...would have been nice. I could have benefited from someone like you in my life, back then.

He sighs, picking up his pen again to keep working. The...distraction makes it easier to handle the topic, somehow.

It is just...seeing her has been nice but it...also makes me...think about things. I would...love to ease Rio's pain but...

He pauses, tapping his pen against the desk. It is hard to talk about such things.

Dr. Reveck...has his reasons. As much as I do not agree with the method I feel like it is...not my place to...intervene in such a way. I also feel that doing so would...cause us problems. He wouldn't just let us keep her, Jayce. And...just remembering taking care of her back then I...I do not know how to feel, Jayce, when I look at her. I feel...like it is all partly my fault. For running away.

Hey, V? I think we need to…maybe have a talk.

- @jayceofprogress

Hm? Oh, uh- oh. Now? He clears his throat, putting his pen down as he turns his head back towards Jayce. His chest feeling tight as his mind rushes to the conclusion of what they would need to have a talk about. Feelings or his being sick the first thing to come to mind. Shakes his head to clear the thought. I mean- of...of course, yes. We...we should um...about what, Jayce?

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Viktor follows the trail to clean it, but stares in confusion when he realizes it just...stops. Nowhere near a door.

He glances around...but chalks it up to sleep deprivation. Perhaps he really should go home to rest. He must be losing it.

Someone's made a mess of your blueprints... and, well, the entire desk, really. Suspicious paw prints dipped in a mix of coffee grounds and ink are splattered everywhere, and a single four-leafed clover is the only new addition.

- @luckyshrine

Sky? Jayce? Did either of you let a...dog into the lab?

Viktor grabs one of the rags he keeps under his desk to wipe up the mess, pausing to pick up the four leaf clover.

Huh. Well...some luck would certainly be nice.

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By someone other than you, yes. I do not know why strangers have taken it upon themselves to inform you if I am leaving the lab or not.

And it was just a...small correction. Not like it was that much extra work. Like I said, you worry too much.

...perhaps I have spent quite a few nights in the lab lately, though. I am sure I went home sometime last week. I have simply been trying to catch up on some testing so that you have a working prototype to show to the sponsors you have been speaking with.

I...will go home tonight, I promise.

Have you noticed if Viktor's sleeping in the lab more often than he used to? I feel like I don't see him leave the lab much. Not that I'm like...watching your partner leave that would be weird.

I’m kind of ashamed to admit I haven’t noticed, no. I’ve been spending more and more time with different Council obligations, and on trying to secure sponsors and partners to get ready for our next few initiatives…I’d hope Viktor’s not spreading himself thin trying to pick up my slack.

I’ll…check on him. Thanks for the nudge.

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Somehow I am not convinced I am not being watched, now.

I am not...spreading myself thin trying to pick up any slack, though. Please do not worry so much, Jayce. This is...exaggeration. I go home often enough.

Have you noticed if Viktor's sleeping in the lab more often than he used to? I feel like I don't see him leave the lab much. Not that I'm like...watching your partner leave that would be weird.

I’m kind of ashamed to admit I haven’t noticed, no. I’ve been spending more and more time with different Council obligations, and on trying to secure sponsors and partners to get ready for our next few initiatives…I’d hope Viktor’s not spreading himself thin trying to pick up my slack.

I’ll…check on him. Thanks for the nudge.

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Hey Viktor- you seem a little distant with your friends, are you alright?

Hm. I thought I was doing good with not being distant lately. I...have been trying, at least.

...I suppose I just...do not know how to stop. I am fine, though. I will...reassess.

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Ok bcause you asked for angst : how do you think Jayce will react when he finds out how sick you are really? Do you think he will take the news well or will he flip out?

*hugs for mun*

I...do not know what you are talking about. He...knows. As much as I do, at least. Ahem.

...and that breaks his heart enough. He...would not handle worse news very well, I think. I...think if it was any worse he would..."flip out"...

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*biting you* *biting you* *biting you* *as an intruder* *biting you* *biting you* *biting you*

Ow- Ow! Why do so many things keep getting into the lab? I know Jayce leaves some crumbs but this is...excessive...

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(OOC Post: Tragically I have to admit my mental health is in absolute...shambles right now and I honestly can't focus enough to write without it tainting everything I write with the same tone so uh...unless I get some really angst friendly asks I might be a little absent. Hopefully just for today? But it might be longer than that. I don't know. I'll be around to chat probably but I've been staring at my ask box for a bit and I just...cant. This is long way to basically say - please expect slow response times for a little bit.)

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Someone's made a mess of your blueprints... and, well, the entire desk, really. Suspicious paw prints dipped in a mix of coffee grounds and ink are splattered everywhere, and a single four-leafed clover is the only new addition.

- @luckyshrine

Sky? Jayce? Did either of you let a...dog into the lab?

Viktor grabs one of the rags he keeps under his desk to wipe up the mess, pausing to pick up the four leaf clover.

Huh. Well...some luck would certainly be nice.

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There are so many emotions stirring in Viktor's chest. Fighting, it feels like. Sadness and embarrassment fighting in him the most of all, as Jayce says that there isn't anything they couldn't do together. That he thinks it would be good. For him. He looks over at him. Chest feeling...heavy.

Jayce...I...

He hesitates- long enough that Jayce is asking what he meant, and he lets out a much more...worn laugh.

I do not know, Jayce- what else could we possibly have to talk about?

There's a hint of humour and bitterness in his tone and yet- he smiles at Jayce. Rolling his eyes as he looks away again.

I thought you were talking about sex, Jayce. About how we- but nevermind. I am...relieved you just meant Rio being on Sky's desk.

He stares at the papers on his desk. Considers it. Rio. Jayce's offer for them to figure it out.

But I...I do not think...we should, Jayce. Not that I...have not liked having Rio here...or seeing her again. But it is...not about us figuring it out...I agree that we would find a way but it's...it's not that.

He sighs. Talking about it is something he hasn't ever really done. Not even with Jayce- not even with Sky, really.

He finds it's...difficult to explain.

Hey, V? I think we need to…maybe have a talk.

- @jayceofprogress

Hm? Oh, uh- oh. Now? He clears his throat, putting his pen down as he turns his head back towards Jayce. His chest feeling tight as his mind rushes to the conclusion of what they would need to have a talk about. Feelings or his being sick the first thing to come to mind. Shakes his head to clear the thought. I mean- of...of course, yes. We...we should um...about what, Jayce?

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I just fucking electrocuted myself ow 😭

Have you tried...not electrocuting yourself? Jokes aside, I hope you are okay. We have certainly all been there! I did the same this morning when I forgot to turn something off before messing with its parts. It was...quite the shock. Hah.

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hi Viktor, fun hypothetical for you, what would you do if one or more of your limbs turned to metal?

Hm…interesting hypothetical? Do they just turn suddenly? I imagine the potential weight difference would cause issue- though my joints do no nessacarily like functioning as they are meant to anyway.

To be honest, the first course of action I could think of is that I would probably call for Jayce. Doctors may have experience with prosthetics, but with a hypothetical sudden change - there is nobody else I would trust to help me discover the cause or how to live with it like I would trust him.

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Hm...I think I agree. It is a good look on you.

drowning in 😸 it’s a good look for you man

Jayce spits out his coffee.