Ambessa Medarda quotes from Arcane

Ambessa

Mel, Elora. You didn't have to come out to meet me.

Mel

[rolling her eyes] What are you doing here, mother?

Ambessa

Can I not visit? I've heard stories of Piltover's hospitality.

Mel

[chuckles] You didn't sail halfway across the continent to sample the local cuisine.

Ambessa

[walking over to her] It's been over a decade, Mel.

Mel

Since you banished me.

Ambessa

Such drama. I sent you here to oversee our family's interests and grow yourself. Which you have.

Mel

You said, "Perhaps your sentimentality will be more at home with those soft-spined idealists overseas."

Ambessa

[putting an arm around her] You have your father's memory.

Mel

Don't try to ingratiate yourself with me.

Ambessa

Mel.

Mel

Or that. [they walk a little]

Ambessa

Your brother's gone.

Mel

[gasps] What happened?

Ambessa

[sighs] He crossed the wrong man. I was distracted. That's a mistake I can't take back. [Mel breaths heavily] Your Jayce Talis has turned his eye to Hextech weaponry.

Mel

[scoffs, realizing her motives] I knew it.

Ambessa

War is coming. You've let the problems of your undercity fester too long.

Mel

Piltover isn't like Noxus. War isn't our first and every recourse. I sponsored Hextech to protect the city, not burn it to the ground.

Ambessa

It's not conjecture, it's a fact. Weapons can't be unmade and they are always used. I'm here to help guide you to the right decisions.

Mel

I don't need your guidance.

Ambessa

We'll see.

Vi

So much for happy reunions.

Ambessa Medarda

Well done, Caitlyn. [she nods to Rictus, who leaves. Vi strains against her cuffs, then spits on Caitlyn's face; Caitlyn wipes it away, glaring at her]

[holding up his counter-serum] ...It's time.

Ambessa Medarda

Vi. You've been quite a curiosity: the one who captured Caitlyn's heart. I owe you thanks. [pours a glass of wine] Your absence provided a vacuum I was able to fill. In other circumstances, I might have offered you a position in my organization; your resilience is undeniable. [drinks, reaches for a knife] Of course, that won't be possible. You cause too many complications. Caitlyn must not be distracted.

Vi

[smirks] Don't worry; she's not distracted. [Ambessa frowns] You know, my father taught me about trust. He told me if I wanted it, there were only three things I needed to do. Be honest, even if it means telling a self-righteous windbag that her breath smells like a cesspool. Be patient... Mmm, still haven't cracked that one, but being tied up sure helps.

Ambessa Medarda

And the third?

Vi

Just shut...the fuck...up.

Caitlyn Kiramman

[flashback, removing the capsule from her rifle's scope and giving it to Vi] The fissures are blocked by guard towers. Patrols circle the commune at even intervals. Her personal guard are posted here, here and here. They aren't expecting trouble at home. With flawless timing, and luck, and-

Vi

[flashback] A big distraction. [She gestures for Caitlyn to hit her in the face with her rifle butt, bruising her cheekbone]

Caitlyn Kiramman

[flashback] Whatever you do... don't underestimate Ambessa.

Vi

[flashback, to Jinx] Vander's in trouble. I have a plan; you're not gonna like it.

Vi

Hope I was worth your time.

Ambessa Medarda

[straightens and removes her visor]... You fought well, child.

Mel Medarda

[straightens, grabbing the amulet around her neck] A wolf has no mercy.

Your daughter is wiser than you credit. I salute you, Ambessa. For one without the Gift... you were quite the thorn.

What are you doing, Sister?

Mel Medarda

I see your face, Deciever.

...Sly girl.

Ambessa Medarda

[smiles] ...You are the Wolf.