Morning Vi- …. Would you like breakfast in bed? You look tired, did you sleep alright?

*Jam and bread from Granny Sashelba and tea from the locals. This sense of community is beautiful, I’m.. so happy that this is where we ended up. I hope Viktor enjoys the jam, it was a secret gift from granny.* Viktor, food is ready.

Stew is ready, time for a warm belly and a good night.

Sashelba's garden is beautiful, I'm going to cook up something nice for us. We should probably start getting an idea of what vegetables we want to plant next year... Sashelba told me that some things need to be planted before winter to be successful come next season.

Hahah- what? No, that was an anonymous message, no way of knowing who did. I love this idea, I’ll have to ask Viktor how he feels about bee keeping. A centrifuge would fix me, I think.

Went on a short walk today, picked some flowers for Viktor. I’ve recently heard he likes lavender 🙂

This salve isn't doing much and I haven't heard word from the local doc about any new medications yet. It's red and oozing while being very hot to the touch... I haven't updated Viktor on it just yet, I don't want him to worry. This salve only brings short term relief....

It’s huge! We really could have a few horses, maybe some other animals too if we wanted. I shouldn’t get ahead of myself but it’s in fantastic condition!

Viktor, I’m really sorry about last night. I was a bit shaken up by my nightmare, I NEVER would have disrespected you like that in my right mind. I can resew the buttons back onto your shirt, I found an old sewing kit.

*I ripped his shirt open last night!!! I can’t even look at him in the eye!! 7 years of friendship and I’ve never once looked at his breasts but I have a single nightmare and I DO IT?* -Jayce is violently eating bread-

I do not need a wife and kids, if I have Viktor.

[The nightmare ends with Viktor’s empty eyes staring back at him, just as empty as the massive hole in his chest. Jayce’s scream of agony is silent but that doesn’t take away the stain on his throat.

Thank you for the tea, Viktor. Ah no, no. Viktor isn't a housewife, he works twice as hard as I do. He's not even my wife! Again, we are just partners. No, we don't need an additional bed, Iri, but thank you for the offer.

Iri, the local carpenter is coming over with a few of her assistants to help fix up some of the broken infrastructure. Nothing too big, we don't want to take advantage of her kindness. Plus, we have a lot of time on our hands to do the rest.

It’s strange how well I still remember his measurements. I made two, each adjust a little differently. Heading back to the cottage, I hope he likes them.

Not at all, the village is wonderful. I just gave myself a little scare at the cottage. I truly appreciate it, I’ll have to stop by and bring some home.

I think I'm going to spend some time at the forge today, maybe finish up Viktor's new brace...distance myself from the attic... *And Viktor* I smelt smoke on the way out, it seems Viktor has started a firepit. I hope one day we can sit around it and laugh.

I feel like a fool. I’m trying to find the motivation to get up and get back to cleaning, but I can’t will myself to get up. Everything feels heavy, the room feels dull, I feel so defeated.

FUCK- Viktor? Viktor where are you? -Crashes down the stairs- Viktor? *I cant breathe, I-I can't* Viktor?! N-no, not again.

Hey Viktor, I'm home! Heading to the attic to clean it out.

Local Doctor took a look at my leg...might have an infection. They don't have much in town and are sending out for medication, he gave me some herbs from the apothecary and some instructions on how to clean it. Need to keep it clean and treat it with this salve.

Trying to hide the fact I’m moving a little slower today, the cut to my leg still hasn’t healed.. it’s also started to ooze a bit and feels hot. I might have to get something from town to treat it. But once I’ve done that, I’m going to take a look at this attic.

Haha! Alright you caught me, what can I say? I love numbers 🤓

I’m flattered, really, but I’m really trying to focus on getting situated in a new place and renovating the cottage.

I do not mind spiders, especially when I can see them. I do NOT like when they fall into my hair when I’m trying to clean. I think Viktor thought I hurt myself when I yelled about it. It was HUGE.

It's taken a few hours but I am making a difference on the wooden floors. I'm not sure how long this place has been abandoned by a few of the pieces of warped, I can see both of us tripping on them in the future if we don't get them replaced. I'll have to add that to our list.

Thank you! We can use all the supplies we can get. I think town hero is a stretch haha, I just did what was right. Again thank you so much. OH ah, Viktor isn’t my husband.

If he loves me as a worm he HAS to love me as a person right? I shouldn’t still be thinking about this, it’s silly.

(The bed creaks as Jayce gets into bed after Viktor, dust still lingers in the air from their first clean) Tomorrow I'll wash the floors and the walls, we should probably paint too right? Or should we apply wall paper? Whatever is cheapest for now I guess. How am I going to sleep? I'm too excited

Viktor and I will once again be sharing a bed, this one seems a little big bigger though. As much as I loved the Inn, I don’t mind having a private space where we can talk more about what happened without anyone overhearing through thin walls.

We put together our meager belongings along with a few small gifts from Grandma Sashelba and headed to our new home. It’s a bit of a walk to get here, might need to get a horse if we grow old here… *imagine* Gods, I know it’s imperfect but still, it’s ours. It’s beautiful.

I wannnt to dancxe with someobne

This celebrating feels nothing like the ones back in Piltover. It’s strange. It has nothing to do with something I’ve created, just something that I’ve done. Urel caught my eye with a mug of ale, they’re carved locally but I’m not sure how all of them manage to sit upright

I… think this is a bit much but I’m happy that we are embraced and welcomed here. All I did was what was right, it wasn’t heroic. *I am far from a hero*

Got out safely thanks to the village, focusing on getting warm. Thank you for checking in

Townsfolk came with a rope and pulled us up, I had been shivering until I was hugged by Urel and his wife. Viktor? When did you get here?

Shit!

Viktor. I uh- purchased you a vest yesterday at the market. I know how much pride you had wearing your Academy one. It should fit, I hope you like it.

I secretly bought Viktor a vest at the market today. I have it hidden under a new pair of slacks in the wardrobe. I think I’ll give it to him tomorrow; we’ve had enough excitement for today. I really hope he likes it.

Loved this part of @postcanonjayce.bsky.social and @postcanonviktor.bsky.social exchange. #jayvik

I was just thinking about shaving too, a symbol of new beginnings. Why is it not negotiable? I don’t think I looked offensive without it. What if I kept the mustache and shaved the beard?

Wife? That’s my partner Viktor! This is the second time people have thought we were married… Thank you for the sweets, we will enjoy them together.

Thank you. We couldn’t have settled in without the hospitality of Sashelba and all of the locals. This village had a kind heart and I hope we can earn our keep here.

Back at the inn after doing some work at the forge. Urel has his hands full with two toddlers and didn’t mind the help. Made some money too, I think some new clothes are in store.

Even though I apologized for walking out, it hurts that Viktor would so easily tell me to leave. I don’t think he meant that, he couldn’t have. Right? We’re partners.

It feels… oddly freeing to be back in the forge doing something I used to love. Working on a new cane for Viktor, when he’s ready I’ll bring him here for a brace.