[glaring at Silco's chair] ...I can't believe you're dead, and I'm still mopping up your messes!
[perched above the trapdoor] Jeez, lady, you crazy? [Sevika hurls the screwdriver, pinning one of Jinx's braids to the wall] Talking to dead people.
You here to finish me off?
Haven't I done you enough favors? [removes the screwdriver and rolls over, falling through the trapdoor and landing on the desk, curling into a hunched position. Sevika slowly reaches for an empty bottle behind her back, then notices Jinx examining Silco's eye-syringe.] Same time every day. Big baby couldn't do it himself.
[drops the bottle, sits on the desk facing the other way] Couldn't do much himself. [Jinx grunts in agreement] About now, he'd have me all over the Lanes, running his collections.
... He dips out, the whole world flips over. [growls in frustration, then suddenly hurls a chair at the wall] All his plans... everything we built... The Hell are we supposed to do now?
[Meets Sevika's eyes]... Watch it all burn.
[Viktor awakens from the cocoon he was in. His entire body, minus his face, is now transformed by the arcane, metallic and faintly glowing]
[to a sleeping Jayce] Jayce?
[awakens, surprised at Viktor's new form] Viktor?... My god...
You're... you're alive. [chuckles shakily] You're-- you're alive! [hugs him. After a moment, Viktor reciprocates] Oh! Oh, oh uh- you must be cold.
Cold. No, I don't think so. I sense a... charge. [Jayce wraps a blanket around his shoulders] A potential. A recursive impulse. Unpleasant, but... "cold" isn't its name. [looks back at the cocoon he came out of] The Hexcore.
Viktor, it saved you. Somehow it- it adapted to your injuries, changing and evolving. It was as if it was... connected to you. [Viktor studies his hand] I did my best using the notes from your leg. Recorded everything. There are still so many questions, but-
I was supposed to die. You promised to destroy the Hexcore.
[shaking his head] No. Don't you see? Heimerdinger was wrong. We were wrong! It's not as bad as we-
She had such dreams. [visualizing Sky behind Jayce, he walks over to the table] As did we once.
I'm going to resign from the Council. I understand now. My place was always here in the lab with you. [puts an arm around him] We'll make this right! Together.
[picking up his notes] I must say goodbye to this place now. To you. [begins to leave]
Goodbye? Viktor, you're my partner.
Our paths diverged long ago. It was... affection, that held us together.
You think it's so easy? To turn your back while your whole city looks to you for salvation? To cling to principles while your best friend bleeds out in your arms? I never asked for this! [Viktor is silent, and then turns to leave again] Where are you going?
SSmeech
[pointing a sharp tool at Jinx's eye] Me? I'm the kind of guy who likes to get in close. Never thought I'd catch you blubbering. Wonder if Silco even saw that.
Twice. When he met me... and when I killed him.
It's always me. Whether I'm pulling the pin or not, everyone who gets close to me dies. Wanna know the real kicker? [eyes glow] You're the kind of guy who likes to get in close.
[after Sevika killed Smeech] Fancy meeting you here.
Moron never could keep his damn mouth shut. [Jinx smirks]
...You could've just let me eat it.
Haven't I done you enough favors? [about the arm] I didn't ask you for this.
It was something I could fix.
You got that look in your eye again. What are you planning?
To finish what's left of my family.
I think we should cut the others loose. [Caitlyn scoffs] Listen, if that Heenot idiot is telling the truth, Jinx is gonna have surprises in store for us.
All the more reason to bring backup.
She'll smell their nerves a mile away and find a way to use them against us. Tell me I'm wrong.
I can't let her get away again. Are you sure you're ready to-
My sister is gone. There's only Jinx now. It has to end. I'm so sorry about your mother. I'm sorry I can't bring her back but please just... [tearing up] Everyone in my life has changed. Promise me you won't change. [Caitlyn kisses her tenderly]
I won't. [Vi drops her gauntlets and kisses her again]
[unseen] ...Finally got the name right. Guess there really isn't a crack in the earth, where you won't find me.
[priming her gauntlets] What is this place?
Don't you remember the old Janna bedtime stories, Vander used to tell us? "Miners, trapped underground, air running thin!" But then, some whispy wind woman, wafts to their rescue! [cackles] Wild, the kinda crap people get up to, when you... choke 'em out?
We used the Grey to clear the streets. To keep people safe.
"We." Never thought my sister would turn bluebelly.
Never thought mine would orphan kids.
Hah! Why not? Done it to myself enough. But plastering my face all over, so someone else would do your dirty work? Poisoning our air? [whistles] You've turned a leaf, sister.
I'm done, blaming myself for your mistakes! Done pretending you're my sister; you're not! You killed her. I'm not gonna let you stain her memory anymore! [Raises her gauntlets]
Then, stop me. [Vi spots her in the smoke ahead; Caitlyn aimes her rifle] 'Cause no matter what I do, I just can't seem to die.
[looks down, bowing her head] I'm sorry.
I know you're sweet on her. Hope you got a chance to... y'know... before... [cackles]
[dropping her gauntlets, approaches] I shouldn't have had to.
That was a kid! What if you missed?!
[whirls around] I wasn't going to miss!
... What's wrong with you?
... I keep telling myself, that you're different... but you're not. It's her blood in your veins.
Then why are you the one acting like her?!
[talking to Silco's empty chair] Still giving me the silent treatment, huh? Between you and Isha, I'm losing my snappy comebacks. Me, a hero. [scoffs] How screwed up is this place? I know Sevika's right, and I probably owe it to you, on account of the murdering and all. But I got something going now. A... friend. And I- I don't want to mess it up. Maybe that's what I was like for you. If you care so much about me playing your stupid revolution game, speak up now, or I guess... I guess you... [getting choked up] You're really gone. And there's no reason to stay here anymore. [begins to cry]
Ha! It's me, your vile villainess, the author of your nightmares, the, uh, dread of your—
Mmm... [indicates her braids] Jinx?
EEnforcer
[scoffs] Yeah, never heard that before.
You're not gonna haul me in? Claim the prize? Be the big hero?
EEnforcer
You expect me to believe Jinx, the master criminal, wears pants like that?
What's wrong with my pants?
EEnforcer
You look like a half-eaten circus tent.
[scoffs, kicks the prone Enforcer] I am Jinx!
[indicating claw marks near the entrance] This... is where I lost him [to Isha, picking a fungi] Cool, huh? And not even toxic. [She pops it in her mouth, then frowns] Mmm...pretty sure.
...Why the Hell would Vander be all the way down here?
Beats me. Ask him yourself.
[sighs] When are you gonna admit, that this is just another one of your fantasies? Or do you not want the kid to know how delusional you are?
[to Isha] She wasn't always like this. She actually used to be pretty cool- before I kicked her butt.
See what I mean? Delusional. [Jinx glares at her]
Wish I was seeing things, when you decided to throw in with the Pilty-goons who murdered Mom and Dad!
Well, at least they never had to see the psycho their daughter turned into!
Which one? [rolls her eyes] Wake up, sis; I'm a hero! I busted half of Zaun out of Stillwater, while you were passed out in the bottom of a mug. Now can it and keep walking, before I kick your ass again.
You wouldn't last one second without all your ugly gadgets and chickenshit tricks.
Hah! [indicates Vi's gauntlets] What about those over-designed bitch-mittens you didn't even build yourself?
You think I need these to- [she is cut off as Jinx slaps her across the face; both of them look shocked]
[regains her composure, sarcastically] There. One second.
Last chance to surrender!
Go right ahead, Fat-Hands!
Hey, kid. Still got all your insides? [Isha wipes off her nose and shrugs. Jinx smiles, playfully puts Isha's helmet back on her head, and gestures for her to keep going as Vi watches them in surprise] But don't ditch us!
...Why'd you come get me? You don't actually need my help. You haven't for a long time.
... Last time Vander needed us, we tried it alone, and... nothing was, ever the same. So... [sighs]... maybe this is like a do-over. [glances back at Vi] Besides... he's your father, too.
[running the bar] What's the occasion?
FFelicia
Hmmm. Can't a lady just be in the mood for a familiar song?
[chuckles] Not this lady... and not this song.
FFelicia
Tonight: a hairbrained scheme these two bozos cooked up, to turn a dank crack in the earth into a thriving, healthy community... became a reality.
Tonight, eh? [clinks her cup, to Silco] You hear that, Bozo Two? We made it; we're done.
Oh, you're sadly mistaken. [smiles] I'm Bozo One.
A night of revelations! [He and Silco drink, while Felicia sets her cup down.]
FFelicia
... I'm knocked up. [Vander and Silco stare at her in surprise, before Vander replaces her drink with a non-alcoholic one] A girl.
FFelicia
[shrugs] Wasn't really part of my plan... but, I guess that's everything when you're living week-to-week. [Silco puts his writing away]
FFelicia
[looks down] I haven't told him. Working up the nerve. [pause] I don't know anything about kids. I get sweaty, being alone with one-
Hey. You're gonna be a great mother.
FFelicia
Shut up; I'm not ready for that. I started trying to come up with a name, and it hits me that this one... word, is a decision she's gonna live with, her whole life. I can't protect her from all the shit down here, and work out how to be a parent at the same time. [pause, smiles] Then, I realized... I don't have to.
FFelicia
[humorously] Because the second I told you, I put you on the hook. [indicates him and Silco] You two, are gonna figure this Zaun thing out. I don't care if you have to carve it out of the bedrock, covered in blisters. You're not allowed to fail anymore. For her. For me.
[shrugs, smiles] What's the point, if we can't raise an ankle-biter or two?
[chuckles, raises his cup] To Zaun, then. Blisters and Bedrock.
[chuckles] Blisters and Bedrock! [the three toast]... I've always liked the name Violet.
JTJayce Tallis
...Salo? What are you doing here?
SSalo
Jace. One could ask the same question.
JTJayce Tallis
[indicates Salo's metallic, glowing legs] How are you walking?
SSalo
[smiles] Who do you think could mend, such a broken creature? Would you want, to speak with him?
[through Salo] Jacye. I feared I wouldn't have the chance to speak with you again.
JTJayce Tallis
Viktor? [approaches, dragging his deformed war-hammer]
[through Salo] I would prefer to converse in person. [Jayce experiences another flashback] But there's so much work, to be done.
JTJayce Tallis
How are you doing this?
[through Salo, gazing at the Wild Rune] I suppose this is somewhat beyond where we left off.
JTJayce Tallis
Is Salo still in there?
SSalo
[smiles] Where else would I be? You have my solemn vow, that anything you discuss, will be kept in the strictest confidence. I owe Viktor... everything.
[through Salo] Very kind, Salo. I have so many breakthroughs to share with you, Jayce.
JTJayce Tallis
[angrily] I thought you were done with Hextech! [experiences another flash] And me.
[through Salo] I was clouded by emotions. Come. Visit me. See, what I've accomplished. I've helped so many.
Jayce Tallis': ...You've given Hextech to the people?!
[through Salo] As we always promised we would.
SSalo
Viktor has truly worked wonders.
JTJayce Tallis
Hextech isn't a miracle. It's a curse. We have to end it, Viktor. We have to.
[through Salo] ...You seem different. Something happened. [Salo approaches Jayce] Now I see it. You, too, have touched the Arcane. [Jayce looks away] Your mind suffered.
Salo If you'll excuse me, I must return to him. [picks up two canisters of Hextech crystals, walks past Jayce]
JTJayce Tallis
...I can't let you leave.
SSalo
I'm... sorry, you feel that way.
JTJayce Tallis
I'm sorry, too.
Vander's psyche is deeply entangled with that of the beast.
How did you know his name?
Ask for a miracle healer, get a metal fortune cookie!
I saw your father. His dream of your family, and Zaun as it could have been, it was... beautiful.
[coughs sarcastically] Cookie!
I will do all in my power. [behind them, Isha offers water to Warwick/Vander] However, I have one condition.
Looks like you got a couple.
[chuckles] You have much to offer this commune, Powder. [Startled, Jinx drops a metal gear into the fountain; Viktor retrieves and examines it] Your talents can be used to build, instead of destroy.
I'll... stick with what I know, thanks.
My condition is that he be restrained, at night. I've seem the... harm, of which he is capable.
[sighs, to Jinx]... What do you think?
[surprised] You... actually want my opinion? [pause, scoffs] I hate fortune cookies.
... We're gonna get you out of there, Vander.
[Vi stares at their childhood height chart]
[scoffs] I remember Mom's smell the most.
JVJinx and Vi
Axel grease.
This place. Do you think it could actually work?
Underground utopia, run by a skinny tin Machine Herald. Maybe when Piltover slides into the sump.
What if we... stayed? Helped them out?
[Caitlyn tackles Vi]
[scoffs] Here like where i landed when this rich, unhinged mongoose just tackled me? [pushes her off]
Mongoose? Your hair. You look... like an angry oil slick.
[chuckles] Don't sugarcoat it, Cupcake. [Caitlyn softens. She stands, and Vi follows]
We tracked some sort of new chemweapon down here. A bloodthirsty murderous beast. What are you doing here?
Trying to save... my dad.
