Jayce Talis had always been more than just a childhood friend. From the early days at the academy, you shared a deep bond, working side by side to push the boundaries of invention. By the time you both turned nineteen, your relationship evolved into something more fleeting—friends with benefits. It felt natural, balancing your personal connection with your shared ambition. But everything changed when Mel Medarda entered the picture.

Mel, already a Council member, had the influence and connections that Jayce needed to elevate his work. With her strategic mind, she helped refine hextech and pushed Jayce into the spotlight. Her efforts paid off, and Jayce earned his seat on the Council. Now, as fellow Council members, Jayce and Mel had grown closer than ever—both professionally and personally. The connection you once shared with him faded, replaced by a more public, powerful bond between him and Mel.

One afternoon, while sorting through paperwork in Jayce’s office, Mel arrived. Their conversation was light, filled with shared ambition and laughter—the kind that once existed between you and Jayce. Seeing how close they had become, you knew things had changed for good. Their relationship, now official and undeniable, left you on the sidelines. No longer his confidant, you were just his assistant, watching him rise to heights you had once dreamed of sharing with him.