𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒍𝒇𝒔 𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅, 𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏.

@heartforgedinfire.bsky.social She heard the commotion prompting her quick response to the scene. Some enforcers trying to wrangle the new traveller. Caitlyn comes, she stands before the other. "What is your name?" She asked. Her enforcers holding Vi by the arms.

𝑲𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑽𝒊 𝒂𝒖|𝑳𝒆𝒘𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅|𝑵/𝑺𝑭𝑾|𝑻𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒐 𝑫𝑵𝑰|𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆|𝑴𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒎|𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒎𝒔|𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓: Ursa | 𝑶𝑪 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚|

"-- Sorry. I didnt mean to stare. Im very sorry that happened to you." She looked to her tea. Holding the cup. Caitlyn wanted to believe theres good in everyone and so far Vi was proving her right. "Does it still hurt?"

Caitlyn doesnt want to betray that trust that is so rare from a zaunite. She looks to Vi. Studying her. Wondering what colour her eyes truly were. She could see shimmer evident, yet Vi wasnt scrounging for it like most addicts. Shes curious.

Caitlyn was too. And comfortable. She was.. kinda dozing off a little bit.

"I will then. If you want to seek her out, you can find her around Zaun. Usually in the Lanes." She looked to Quinn. Really enjoying the touch right now. It was very healing.

"Let us do that then. If we need to have another conversation, we can." She rests her face in their hand. Enjoying the touch, the company. "Besides.. I think you and Vi would get along quite nicely if you meet."

Caitlyn returns it. Her mind still working. "What would work for you? If you are going to be traveling as you suspect, casual may be preferably for us both."

"Mm. Such complications. I am serious about you both. Though I would never try to tie you down." Caitlyn was conflicted. She didnt know what to do really.

"Oh, yes. I suppose we should discuss that. Uhm.. I have had a lover on and off for sometime. So, she may return at times. I understand if youre uncomfortable with that."

"How do you mean?" She asked for clarity. Thinking she might mean work.. Caitlyn is always working, her brilliant mind always working. Ticking away.

"Ill hold you to that~" She chuckled. Giving her neck to the scout. She holds her, keeping her secure and loved.

"I mean it. You dont owe me anything." Her hand pets their head, offering to let then snuggle up as much as she wants.

"Let me be clear, Quinn. I dont offer this as a lover, as a Commander. Regardless of your decision, you are free to be behaved within Piltover's borders. With or without me."

"It would. For Demacia to come all the way here for one scout is a lot of manpower and resources. We could send your identification tags to them as if you were dead. Id rather not force you to give up the momento, however." Cait holds her. Pulling her close. Caitlyn was half laying on the sofa at—

".. Are you fleeing?" She asked. This was serious. If Demacia was looking for Quinn.. Caitlyn could help. "If you need sanctuary, I can file that. You'd be under Piltover protection."

She seems confused. Taking the tags and looking them over. Shes heard of these before, cruel in her opinion.. she hands them back delicately. "What did you do for the army?c She didn't seem afraid. Caitlyn was a Commander afterall. She had power in these cities.. more than even she realized.

"I have heard it is strict. Not quite in the way of Noxus but still strict." She was listening. Regardless of her own thoughts. Quinn needed a stable support right now.

"Death doesn't solve things. It just makes more of them." Cait freezes up for a moment. Gripping onto Quinn. She was thinking of her mother.. how she missed her so much.

She could see that shame, Caitlyn seems to attract these damaged souls who want to do better, just need a hand to do so. Maybe Quinn was the same. "No amount of good cannot undo our crimes. Sometimes we must face our consequences for those actions. But that doesnt mean it defines you, Quinn."

She hummed. Her hand rubbing Quinn's back. " do you wish to talk about it?" She asked. Eyes focused on Quinn.

"Dont say that. Just relax with me a while." She holds onto her gently so she doesn't tilt too much. "What were you doing getting so drunk?"

She nods. Stepping away briefly to go make the tea, returning with the cup and saucer once done. "Its hot, dont burn yourself."

"Alright. Do you need something else to drink? Water? Tea?" She offered. Letting them cuddle up against her.

She picks up her own and sips it slowly. Without a sound, her eyes catch Vi's. She feels a little flustered, noting Vi's eyes. Her biceps shown off from the tank top.

"No?" She reaches to fix up her hair a little bit. "Do you want to stay?" She asked. Her other hand finding Quinn's.

Caitlyn comes closer to offer her some support. Walking her over to the bed to sit down. "I meant when I said I want to see you. Preferably more sober than this."

.. oh dear. The door wasnt even locked this time. Cait comes upstairs to see Quinn staggering in. "A little too much, perhaps?"

Of course its an offer. She knows how to find her mistress.

She should come find someone then.

@wax-winged.bsky.social "Hello, Viktor. I hope you dont mind the sudden intrusion.. Jayce asked me to check in on you. He is running late with the council.."

Caitlyn nods. Lingering for.. a few moments. The Commander feels her heart fluttering. She turns eventually to go make the tea..coming back after a few minutes. She takes a seat next to Vi and places the saucer and cup on the small table. She had sugar and cream if needed.

She smiled softly. Watching Vi. She seemed.. well, in her element. "I will leave you to read if you wish to be alone. Do you want a drink? We have plenty of tea."

She takes Vi to the library and steps aside to let the other come in and drink in the view. Just about any book Vi might want to read. "Youre welcome to anything in this room." Caitlyn smiled to her.

"O-..Oh. you like to read? Well.. uh.." She was tongue tied. Seeing those abs and that happy trail. Evidently it fired up the Commander a little. She swallowed and gestured for Vi to follow her. "We have a library."

"Good.. good. I am not sure what you like to read or.. do in your free time. I usually work on cases, but that wouldnt be appropriate in front of anyone.." She didnt quite know what to do with Vi there.

"Oh- yes. It is. It has been going back to our first roots in Ionia." She smiled. Letting Vi wander off with the clothes. She will collect the others clothes when changed and put them in the washing. "Does it fit okay?"

She could always ask for tips.

"Valor, do you see any good targets?"

Seems the Kiramman genes are strong. Caitlyn looked just like her mother and grandmothers. Sharing the strong resolve with them as well. She comes down after some time. Her hair is down, she wears a black turtleneck sweater and grey fitted sweatpants. In her hands a gift for Vi. "Vi. I know you—

Caitlyn hadn't said anything but she appreciated Vi's good manners in removing her boots. Caitlyn does the same. Revealing that she is tall, its not just the boots adding height. "Yes. I suppose it would be. My mother and father may not enjoy your company, but any issues you let me know. I will—

Cait was stopped a few times for people to quickly chat or ask her questions. Being part of a prominent family meant responsibility. And its clear Caitlyn took it seriously. No one paid much attention to Vi thankfully. They do reach the Kiramman estate. And opens the gates and calms the dogs to—

No cuffs, no rough treatment. A surprisingly kind and patient commander ready to actually protect her. Caitlyn walks out with her. Piltover was clean, fresh air, no one fighting over scraps. A different world. Caitlyn goes slow to let Vi enjoy her time outside.

A shiver ran up her back. She tried to hide it. "Right. Be advised you will be watched under my care. At least until we can trust each other." She stood and left the room. It is brief. She gives the order to release 516. Caitlyn comes back in, opening the door for Vi. Physically and metaphorically

Caitlyn nods. But blinks. "With- with me? That seems highly.. inappropriate." Could Caitlyn even control herself if Vi came to her home? She nods slowly. "I suppose I have room for you. You will be on your best behavior?"

Caitlyn listened. Her mind working as she thought of Vi's request. "I do know someone named Powder. I can ask her caretaker if they have any information on her. .. I dont feel good returning you to a cell or to Zaun right now. If I set you up somewhere to keep you safe, will you stay?" Maybe—

Caitlyn nodded. "If I let you go, he will hunt you, wont he? Either to make you work for him again or make sure you are silenced." She knew his MO. She knew how he operated. Caitlyn was thinking. "We could make an arrangement. If you continue to give us information, I will protect you."

She paused. This confession alone.. it proved her theory right. She nodded. Reaching to open the door and let her officer in. They leave the food and close the door. Caitlyn pauses again before she undoes Vi's cuffs so she can eat. A bit of trust given for yhe information. Hopefully it wont be—