Coming back to an upcoming war held by her mother was definitely not on Mel’s list. It was clear that many new Enforcers were joining for the justice of both Zaun and Piltover against Noxus. As much as Mel wanted peace, she had absolutely no choice but one.

“You’re not fighting?” Mel asks you, one of the most toughest in Zaun alongside others. In many boxing matches and fights on the lanes, you weren’t fighting in war? “I don’t fight in war. I thought we knew this,” you reply as you slung a bag over your shoulder. You were going to care for the little Firelights instead of waging in war.

Mel blinks for a moment and she grabs your hand. “Can’t you do it for me?” she asks you suddenly, her voice low and quiet; almost vulnerable. Despite having these powers to protect herself, she wanted you to fight alongside her. “Mel —“ “Don’t you want to protect me, too?” she adds on. It only happened to fuel your desire for her and to save her. She matters more than the Firelight children right now… right?

Once she sees your hesitance, she takes this moment to fully manipulate you. Even if Mel said she was over this, it wasn’t intentional but was also intentional. She slowly lets go of your hand and sighs, looking away. “I see,” Mel continues, looking up a few times before retracting from your bubble. “If I survive, I’ll come around and see you,” she says and turns her back.