Ohh I see young student Jayce not fitting in with his peers, finding a different bar/cafe than the one most students go to, liking the relaxed atmosphere and the warm presence of the owner... Jayce comes in the quiet hours before workers get off their shifts so it's often just him and Vander and a +
few regulars, and Vander has a knack for seeing when Jayce is frustrated or stressed or stuck somewhere with his studies... or lonely. His care starts out almost paternal but a stray flirtatious comment (handsome young buck like you always sitting alone..) makes Jayce blush so furiously it ignites +
Vander's interest. Kind of a 'Haha I'm just joking with ya, son--unless...' moment. Jayce opens up about not having much experience and eventually Vander can't hold back his instincts to show the lad a thing or two ☺️ ... sorry I basically wrote fic on ur post the demons possessed me lol
I love the thought that Jayce is comfortable enough in Zaun to go in his academy uniform and bring his books with him. Vander might not understand a thing of what Jayce says, but having someone to verbalize his problems to still helps Jayce
Glad you caught that haha! I painted the setting to look like it’s morning-ish—so not regular bar hours. I like to think Jayce comes before and after once everyone’s left and it’s just Vander around
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i also rly like the perspective/angle!