She giggled and obliged. "C'mere-" He leaned into her, lips pressed gently against hers. Vi thought about how warm she was. How strong but vulnerable she felt in his arms, how soft her skin was... 'I never want to let this go,' was all he could say to himself.

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

"That.. was really thoughtfully said. You're going to make me blush~ Kiss me.." She pulled her head back to look at Vi. Her heart leaping with joy. Vi really said all the right things.

"You can always lay back and float, Cait. I'll be there."

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She nodded. "My head is swimming. I feel like I can barely keep treading water.." She sighed. Hand squeezing Vi's in a rhythm.

"Hm.. Bit of intuition. You looked like you wanted some air."

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

Caitlyn was curling up against Vi, holding her spare hand within her own. "How did you find me?"

She laughed and tilted her head for her. 'Got my answer,' she thought. Her hand moved to Caitlyn's shoulder, a gentle hold on her.

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She takes notice of Vi looking between her eyes and lips. She nods, quiet. Not in the mood for words. She just comes closer and nuzzles her face into Vi's neck.

She pulled back, her expression soft and her focus dancing from Caitlyn's lips to her eyes. "Been waiting on this one?"

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She smiled into the kiss. Her anxieties melting away. She keeps it a gentle kiss. It's slow and soft. Her lips are plump, seeking Vi's.

A surprise but... She went along anyway, meeting her lips with the same gentle touch. Vi closed her eyes and moved her hand to meet Cait's cheek in tandem. It felt a bit warmer out by the pond now.

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She is quiet. Moving herself a little closer. She looked to the ducks for a while longer. Her hand comes up to take Vi's cheek. Turning their head to place a gentle kiss to their lips.

Walking up from behind, Vi yawns as she takes in the sight. It really was nice outside, after all. She goes to say something but opts to just sit next to Caitlyn once she notices the ducks.

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

Caitlyn sits outside by herself. Staring at the clear pond water. Watching ducks sleep. Everything is peaceful, except her mind.

Betrayal, that pain that feels like it'll eat you from the inside out, can either break you or forge you into something greater.”

"...I'm not so sure. That stuff at the memorial was crazy, putting it lightly. You handled yourself better than most." She thought about being picked up by one of those monsters. "Ugh... You need your flowers, Nolen. Hats off an' everything."

"Hah--then you know I'd totally rock a Noxian's shit. No sweat!"

"I was plastered when you told me, but weren't you talkin' about how much my skills impressed you on our first meeting?"

Wishing she brought her punching bag... This training dummy will do.

Abruptly she scoffed. "Wonder if I could take one. Years in Zaun vs military training...? Could be fun."

"I could tell by the looks of it." She chuckled, genuinely this time. "Those Noxians... Kind of intimidating, If I'm honest."

'I like how she talks,' she thought. "Thanks. I've been... concerned about her. How're you though? Piltover's been flipped on its side!" She offered an ear, though didn't know if it was needed or not.

"Hope I didn't haunt the place--ha!" She cleared her throat. "Um, I don't mean to interrogate you or anything but... Did'ya notice how stressed she might've been?"

"Don't sweat it, cupcake." She smiled as her eyes took in Caitlyn's face. "...Guess I should go-?"

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She hugged her and made sure to give a little squeeze. 'I'll be okay.. I'm just worried that someone broke into my office so easily.." She let Vi go. "Thank you for calming me down."

"No it's not that. I'm okay, I promise." She accepted the hug regardless. Any reason to hold her would do. "If anything.. I'm worried about how stressed you've been."

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She looked to her clean office, sighing. ".. I am sorry for yelling, Vi. I know.. that triggers you greatly." She opened her arms to offer a hug to Vi.

"Hm... Okay. Did she ever.. talk about me? While I was gone?" A small prod, but surely nothing crazy.

"Sometimes that's just how it goes. But... It works out better, later." She wasn't sure if this was still about losing. She kept cleaning until she got all on her side tidy.

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

Caitlyn blinked. "You? Losing? I dont believe that." She continued to tidy up. Janna, what a mess. It's going to take her all day to get her pin board back to where it was. Someone was clearly looking for that journal specifically.

“Ah don’t be… Thanks though.” A dark idea wormed into his head. “You and Caitlyn close?”

"Man, everyone's been asking that... The short answer is self-loathing. Fighting, drinking.. You name it. But, I'm getting back on my feet now. I think so, anyway."

“Pff—alright I’ll take your word for it…” [Could have sworn she was onto something]

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Vi chuckled as he scooped up a few files. "Shoulda seen me fighting in the ring a few weeks back. 0 for 6 losing streak!" He placed the papers back on the desk with a weirdly nostalgic smile on his face. It faded once he went to get more.

C O M M A N D E R@kirammankeys.bsky.social · 2y ago

She nodded solemnly. Moving to stand and begin cleaning up the strewn about papers. "What a mess.."