I wasn't born in Zaun...
Possible trigger warnings?: N/A
Genre: Drama!
Context/Synopsis: Two years after Viktor's surprise love interest; Blake, disappears out of the blue, it soon becomes apparent why. ...And it's not for the reason Viktor thinks it is.
Characters featured: -Blake (Yours truly) -Viktor (Resident 'glorious evolution' science man.)
"It's nice to see you, too." Viktor said, the level of sass in his tone palpable.
Blake sighed, looking over the small blue ball of energy in his hand. He didn't reply immediately, but after Viktor stepped toward him, Blake felt compelled to say something. "It's been a while, huh?" His voice seemed off; Viktor could tell something was wrong but couldn't quite put his finger on why.
"Yes, it has; Two years, in fact." Blake could practically taste the slight bitterness in Viktor's tone. Blake could still remember what it felt like - that last kiss they shared right before he left - he could see how it must've looked. "So, you're here for the hextech, then?"
Blake couldn't lie, but if he said yes, he could only imagine what Viktor would think. Blake inhaled deeply through his nose, then replied, "I wasn't using you, Viktor."
There was a moment of quiet before Viktor came closer. "Then what were you doing?"
"What I had to." Blake replied, not turning around to face Viktor. He couldn't, after all. He knew that wouldn't be enough of an explanation. "I'm-… I can't tell you why."
"Why not?" Viktor insisted, coming up close and grasping Blake's shoulder. Before Viktor could even try to spin him around, Blake pulled away and turned, not letting Viktor see his face.
Calling Viktor 'smart' is an understatement, so it doesn't take more than a moment for him to realize Blake is hiding his face from him. "…Blake." The tone said as much, with Viktor silently demanding Blake look at him.
"…You don't want to know." Blake insisted, but Viktor was determined.
"Blake. Show me."
There was a long pause, and after a heavy sigh, Blake had to make a choice. Ultimately, he decided Viktor deserved to know. With much hesitation, Blake took a shaking breath and turned around, the sight of which rendered Viktor speechless.
Blake's pale face shredded on the right side, but instead of revealing meat and flesh, the gleam of black metal and the purple glow of Shimmer shone through. Blake let out another breath, trying to remain stoic and calm but unable to keep his chest from feeling the tightness of anxiety.
"…Apparently, you were right. I wasn't 'born' in Zaun at all."