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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · May 30

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𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍—?
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · May 28

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mic check, one-two.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · May 28

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mic check, one-two.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 29

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

a deep breath, and the diva recollects herself, a thumb subtly killing off any tears that might give her away.

she leaned back and snickered.

"random providence it is, will."

the smile on her face was untamable. already, she was thinking of names for the place.

"how'd you even get this...?"

William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 7

random providence?" He chuckled awkwardly.

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

scratch stares across at will.

for a moment, there's a subtle crystalline glint over her golden irises.

her gaze follows his hand, in silence.

finally, the diva takes it, there's a tremble in her grip. then she pulls him into a tight, grateful hug.

only partly so he can't see her cry.

William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 7

"Legitimately reviewed under Zaun laws and charter.
Congrats, Scratch, you have your own building."
He smiled lightly and offered a hand to shake.

☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

she's squinting at the paper, unsure what it could be, half expecting some kind of joke.

the few familiar words she does recognize are enough for her to make it out; the address, the word 'ownership.' a stamp.

her eyes lift from the dry ink.

"will—" her voice stalled into a squeak.

"is this...?"

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

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its a fact.

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

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well i guess its not a fun fact but.

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

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fun fact: with her lack of any formal education, paired with an undiagnosed case of dyslexia, scratch can hardly read at all.

it's a focal point of a lot of insecurity for the diva, and something she hides from even her closest friends.

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

she's squinting at the paper, unsure what it could be, half expecting some kind of joke.

the few familiar words she does recognize are enough for her to make it out; the address, the word 'ownership.' a stamp.

her eyes lift from the dry ink.

"will—" her voice stalled into a squeak.

"is this...?"

William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 7

He made a copy of the keys to the fully restored community music center for @soundofzaun.bsky.social, along with a copy of the deed to be delivered to her.

He may have fixed it up but he knew the ownership rightfully belonged to her, and if not Scratch, then Zaun itself.

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 7

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there's this stray cat that roams around zaun every now and then.

diva's crazy about her. 🖤
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 6

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can’t sleep again, so she’s sitting on the bridge hanging above the lanes, a barely functioning walkman sputtering her favorite album to her.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 4

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streeeeetch. crack, crack. pop, crackcrackcrack.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 2

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squinting at her phone.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 2

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waking up way too late, face buried in a mountain of pillows. a long pained groan muffling out from within.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 2

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can always count on you. 😊
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 2

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SCREAMS.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 2

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‘never’ never lasts.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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ʙʟᴇssᴇᴅ ʙᴇ ° • * . @m3ss14h.bsky.social · Mar 1

Rio’s not technically dead… But she might as well be.

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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

scratch followed his gaze as it dropped.

“you still play as much?” her chin nudged towards his arm as considerate as she could manage.

“you’re always welcome at the studio, billy. piano’s only 72 keys, but…”

she shrugged.

William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 1

He sighed and lowered his gaze.

"It has been a while since I made my own music.

Piltover has always been a place that favorited stagnancy in the arts, including mine.

I've never played a single one of my own compositions at the Theater. They were only for me, and Howl, when he was around."

☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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she kissed her teeth and shrugged.

“been smoother. you know how it is.”
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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she kissed her teeth and shrugged.

“been smoother. you know how it is.”
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William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 1

He gave a proud smile.

"Appreciate it.
How goes the creative process?"

☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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( a quick power chord erupts from her guitar. she shoots him a smile. )

billy it is.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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( a quick power chord erupts from her guitar. she shoots him a smile. )

billy it is.
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William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 1

He chuckled.
"I prefer Billy if we're using nicknames."

☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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you know it, willy. 🤘🏻
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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( eyes lifting from her notebook, darting left, then right.

a nonverbal, subtle nudge of her head serving as confirmation. )

taylor swift and jasmine tea…
topside princess’ll be the death of me.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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you know it, willy. 🤘🏻
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William from Zaun @zaunpianist.bsky.social · Mar 1

Go get it, Queen.

☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

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coffee instead of 'contraband' tonight.
she's got songs to write.
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☆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ☆ @soundofzaun.bsky.social · Mar 1

think the underground would disown me forever if i drank ‘jasmine tea,’ doll. 💧

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