#viktor the machine herald
Okay but the first time Jayce sees the Machine Herald as Viktor— really, truly seeshim…
He’s overwhelmed. He can’t believe how he missed it before. Not only does this body keep Viktor alive— important, yes, and how could he have ever wished Viktor didn’t build it for that purpose alone— but it is also breathtakingly beautiful. In that moment, he suddenly realizes that Viktor built this. He’s magnificent, powerful. The Machine Herald’s body is crafted perfectly, a feat of engineering unlike anything Jayce has ever seen before.
Sure, Jayce created some incredible things with hextech, but his old partner’s body is a unique and innovative invention that weaves magic and science together boldly, fearlessly. Every seam is perfect, every piece of metal lovingly shaped and engraved with fine details that Jayce has never been able to manage himself. The steel augmentations allow Viktor to stand straighter than Jayce has ever seen, and somehow it feels right: Viktor is glorious, and brilliant, and now he commands the space around him in the way that Jayce had always thought he deserved to. And beneath it all is a beating pulse— whether engineered or biological, he does not know nor care— that emanates a warm glow and reminds him that Viktor is alive because of his work. That Viktor can save lives because of his work.
Jayce’s legs almost collapse beneath him, and he has to fight back tears. Not only did this save Viktor’s life, but it is the most breathtaking manifestation of Viktor’s mind itself, soldered and enchanted into a corporeal masterpiece. It is a definitive demonstration that Viktor is more brilliant and beautiful than any other invention Jayce has ever dreamt, let alone seen.
And Jayce can feel himself unraveling, because how has he let himself become so blinded with rage and hatred (and maybe even guilt) that has he never seen it before?
Practice I did for a full jayvik animatic to said song
https://ceilstoll.bandcamp.com/
Song is “False Idol” by Ceil Stoll and it BANGS
Do not stare at Jayce’s ex-husband-new-boyfriend Viktor’s little robo face, he does not tolerate your curiosity at all. He hasn’t slept. They’ve been researching how to mend a broken relationship. Mathematically.
Omg Jayce you sussy baka stop starting fights with ppl for meeee
This guy has the most functional moral compass in the entire show, fight me
Professor Viktor
Parts 2/???
multiverse jayvik
Jayce, dramatically flopping on the work bench: Viktor, tell me I’m pretty
Viktor, smiling sweetly: you’re pretty fucking annoying is what you are
Jayce: if being sexy is a crime, than I should be jailed for 100 years
Viktor: 100 years? For a crime you didn’t commit?
Jayce: my cat ran away…
Viktor, who was only dating Jayce for his cat: I have more bad news
Sky: yesterday I overheard Jayce saying “Are you sure this is a good idea?” and Viktor replying “Trust me.”
Sky: I have never moved from one room to another so fast in my life
Jayce: if I punch myself and it hurts, am I weak or strong?
Vi: you’re weak
Caitlyn: you’re strong
Viktor: you’re stupid
Jayce: did it hurt whe-
Viktor:yes
Jayce: you didn’t let me fin-
Viktor: everything hurts
Jayce: what’s worse than a heartbreak?
Viktor: stepping on a cats tail and not being able to explain how sorry you are
Jayce: I’m seriously trying to tell you, I’m NOT GAY!
Jayce: I mean my boyfriend is gay as hell, but ME?! No way
Mel:….right
Jayce: maybe I was wrong
Viktor: somebody get a camera
Someone: how do you deal with anxiety?
Viktor: I just let it fuck me up then I go to bed
Jayce: I got arrested last night for being to handsome ;)
Viktor: and you got released this morning due to lack of evidence :|
Mel: I’d say I’m a early bird
Jayce: I think I’m more of a night owl
Viktor: I’m sort of a permanently exhausted pigeon
Viktor: just because you’re hot doesn’t mean you’re better than us
Jayce: yes it literally does
Jayce: I like Viktor so much, but I’m awful at flirting
Mel: look here he comes! Try giving him a compliment
Jayce to Viktor: happy birthday!
Jayce: I need to get something off my chest
Viktor, whispering: is it your shirt? Please say yes
