Hexed (Vi x POC! Reader)

Ghost of the Past

"Nice to meet you, Matilda." You hold out your hand, "My co-workers here call me Lady. I'm the Head Courtesan of the Silver Pearl."

The girl grabs your hand and shakes it, "Nice to meet you, Lady. I didn't realize that other workers went into each other's rooms?"

"Ah, you probably didn't finish reading your contract. If any of the workers share a client, they're allowed to join in as long as the initial worker consents, but you won't get paid unless the client specially requests all of you. Although, as Head Courtesan, I'm also supposed to keep my eye on my co-workers. It's my job to make sure they're happy. Miguel - our bodyguard - keeps us safe."

"My Goddess." Zara's voice sounds hesitant, "May we go? Please?" You glance at her and see that she is looking at you hopefully. She is probably nervous that you wouldn't play with her today.

"Relax, Zara. You're my last client for this morning. You may have a longer session with me, if I deem so. We will head up in a moment." You address her before turning back to the other girl.

"Make sure you completely read it before taking on a proper client. After your trial shift, why don't we meet up? I'd love to know why you chose to work here and give you some pointers." You say sweetly.

"O-Of course!" Matilda laughs nervously.

You give Matilda an exaggeratedly grateful look, "Thank you for finding my missing servant." You speak slowly, "She will surely be punished for being late." You hear Zara squeak behind you. A feeling of satisfaction overcomes you at the thought of her nervousness. There are a few seconds of silence before Matilda realizes what was going on, "Oh! Yes! You're welcome. I apologize for distracting her." Matilda says and you indicate to Zara to head up.

"Oh, it's not your fault." You sigh, "It's the wonder of the brothel. Zara isn't the first client to get sidetracked by everything going on. It's a common discussion amongst all of us." You chuckle. Zara leaves and the girl watches with apprehension as you linger.

"A word of advice?" You say as you pick up an arrow and twirl it in your hands, "Be careful out in the lanes. No one here is a friend to outsiders unless you have something that they want..." You toss the arrow to her and she catches it, "and not everyone will be nice about getting it. Especially not ones who can clearly tell that you're from topside." You wink at her and leave the room. You have a wayward client to take care of. You hum softly to yourself, too focused to notice the Piltoven girl slip out of the room right after you and race to the exit in a panic.

***

"Jinx!" You shout over the loud music playing. She was rocking out around her workshop and it made you giggle. You walk over to her and she grabs your arm and starts dancing around with you. She twirls you around which doesn't match with the blaring rock music but you dance with her regardless.

The two of you are giggling like maniacs as you dip and twirl around. You end up in front of the record player by the end of the song. Jinx switches off the music and gives you a grin, "Hexxit! Just the girl I wanted to see!" She pulls something out of her pocket and presents it with a flourish. Your eyes land on a blue, glowing gemstone and your heart drops. "Ta-Da! I got this baby from this presentation yesterday in Piltover. I blew up a tent as a hilarious distraction!" Jinx cackles before pausing at your shocked reaction. There's a very familiar faint, sorrowful song from it. It was so quiet you almost couldn't hear it, but it clicked. You've been hearing this song since you were given your magic on the bridge. It disappeared a few months ago, and here it is now. It's a Namestone. Those songs are coming from Namestones.

"Hex?" Jinx looks at you with concern.

"Sorry." You shake your head, "C-Can I hold it?" You ask her hesitantly. You're nervous about this, but you have to get closer. You feel called to.