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Oh, what’s the matter, Mylo?

You worried Powder’s gonna beat you again.

Vander.

Because you’re a jinx!

What makes you different makes you strong.

Hmm.

Well, that place does look like it has bodies buried in the basement.

You don’t know anything.

I can’t compromise the safety of the Hexgates for collateral.

No one’s asking you to.

These are simply favors amongst friends.

I never wanted anything to do with politics.

You pushed this on me.

You’re a symbol of the future now, Jayce, whether you like it or not.

With that comes the potential to shape your own destiny.

The Council assumes you’ll fail.

Time to prove them all wrong.

Once again.

Welcome, Amara.

How’s little Rohan?

Councilor Medarda.

Councilor Talis.

He’s just as precocious as ever.

I had quite a shock this morning.

Enforcers banging on my door.

Oh, I hope you’ll understand, Jayce had to make a show of safety.

But he’s here now to negotiate all his deals personally.

Councilor Talis is willing to reinstate former trade privileges to those who share his vision.

Can we count you amongst them?

Councilor Bolbok seems to think other arrangements would be more profitable.

The man’s a fool.

With him, you’d be investing in the past.

With us, you’d be investing in the future.

You know, Councilor Medarda’s right.

The Hexgates are only the beginning.

In fact, we’re currently looking for new partners in our Hextech research, and as a supporter of House Talis, you’d be the first in line to any of our advancements.

How can I say no to such an auspicious offer?

Hextech partners?

Has a nice ring, doesn’t it?

Mm.

Your audience awaits, Councilor.

He’s been quite the investment.

Indeed.

Better than expected.

The one place all the secrets are spilled.

Oh.

How exactly do you propose we go about this?

Let ‘em think you work here.

Excuse me?

I will not.

You know what your problem is?

Please.

Tell me.

You expect everyone to give you what you want.

If you really want people to talk to you, you have to let them think you have what they want.

And what do I have?

You’re hot, cupcake.

So what’ll it be, man or woman?

Um…

Hi.

I’m Pim.

What’s your name?

Matilda.

But you can call her whatever you want.

Ah, yes.

Matilda.

My parents named me Matilda.

After my great-grandmother Matilda, the, uh…

Would you believe it?

Sheriff, what a lovely surprise.

The Hextech wonder boy is on the Council now, and he’s asking questions.

It’s only a matter of time before he finds the truth.

What is truth, but a survivor’s story?

If I’m discovered, we’re both finished.

Good thing you’ve located proof of the Firelights’ involvement.

This has gone too far.

Hmm?

Imagining yourself a hero?

One final act to make you the martyr you’ve always seen yourself as?

Then what are you waiting for?

Ah, he’s faltering.

You need to weaponize the Hextech soon.

Once we’ve cracked their prize, topside will have no power over us.

I can’t do it.

Just give it to the doctor.

You’re the only one I can trust with this, Jinx.

I keep seeing them.

That day.

Fear haunts us all, child.

Sweetheart, I was real sad to hear about Vander.

And the kids.

Just terrible.

By the looks of it, no one down here lifted a finger to stop Silco.

A few tried but Silco’s got the muscle and the money.

He took over the Last Drop.

I saw.

Things have changed without Vander looking out for us.

Have you heard anything about Powder?

I think Silco has her.

I have to find her.

Silco’s number two’s a regular.

I can have Miguel tell you where to find her.

I owe you.

It’s nothing.

I’ve only ever imagined the gardens…

This is all I’ve seen.

You did well today.

I had a good teacher.

It’s only a matter of time before those old fools on the Council officially accept your research.

My father put hammers in the hands of the people, and they built this magnificent city.

Imagine the wonders they could create if we put magic in their hands.

The world will never be the same.

The Medardas usually only take from the world.

We’re not often in the position to give anything back.

I couldn’t have done it without you.

It’s beautiful.

I can’t figure out why it’s not working.

You will.

Are you headed home soon?

I thought we could walk together.

I’m, uh, probably going to sleep here tonight.

Again?

You know there’s always tomorrow, right?

Good night, Miss Young.

I almost drowned in these waters.

You told me a million times.

Vander wasn’t the man you thought he was.

Right, he was like a brother to you, and he turned his back and blah, blah, blah.

Did I miss anything?

I’ve got a new one for you.

That day, I let a weak man die.

And another was reborn.

Betrayal, that pain that feels like it’ll eat you from the inside out, can either break you or forge you into something greater.

You need to let Powder die.

So the fear of pain will no longer control you.

You’re strong now.

Just like you were always meant to be.

Jinx is perfect.

Jayce?

Viktor, the doctors, um, they said you’re…