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Word of Mouth by Quartz_Kilsviken
Fandoms: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021), Arcane - Fandom
29 Jan 2025
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Summary
“He works at the academy,” she begins, her voice carrying a little too much enthusiasm. “Very responsible, incredibly smart, and—oh—such a gentleman.”
You pause, tilting your head at her with a knowing look. “I see what you’re doing, Mrs. Talis. Trying to marry me into your family for a discount, huh?”
She lets out a laugh, the kind that makes her eyes crinkle at the corners. “Handsome too,” she adds, digging into her purse, “though I admit I’m probably a little biased.”
Just as you’re reaching for the coins she’s pulled out, a photograph suddenly appears on the counter.
You pick it up, your fingers lingering on the edges as you squint at the image. The boy in the photo is all ears and a wide, toothy grin—he looks like he’s about to burst into laughter at any moment. You chew on your words before finally giving her a pointed stare.
“This is a child,” you say flatly.
“It’s a little old, I’ll admit,” she says, her smile unwavering. “But just picture him grown up.”
You try, but the playful face in the photograph refuses to transform into the image of a distinguished adult in your mind. It’s almost endearing how determined she is.