Arcane: Placebo

The Sinister Blade: Rage and Salvation

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Katarina put the mug down with a satisfied sigh. The laughter and clanking of alcohol could be heard in the background

???: You seem to be in a cheerful mood

She hummed as she looked up at the man serving her

Katarina: What do you mean?

He just chuckled before taking her mug away

???: I don't think I've ever seen you smile this much

The redhead was taken back by this statement, her eyes widening ever so slightly

???: It's because of him, isn't it?

A laugh escaped the assassin's lips almost immediately as if she had just heard an amazing joke

Katarina: Him? Don't be ridiculous, I--

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Katarina watched with great interest as you dodged a punch and delivered one of your own, much to the crowd's excitement

While you focused on the fight, her eyes remained fixed on you. The way your upper muscles tensed and relaxed as you moved around, the gestures from your hands, even the passion palpable in your eyes as you fought 

Before she knew it, your opponent fell to the ground, defeated in record time, and the crowd's reaction echoed through the arena

You helped him back up, and that's when you caught a glimpse of Katarina. Shortly after looks were exchanged, and so were smiles

And not long after, another exchange took place

Away from the crowds and prying eyes, Katarina pinned you to the wall before throwing her lips onto yours, an action you didn't even consider fighting against as the kiss deepened quickly

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Across the room, you played throwing knives with some of the customers, one of them was kind enough to give you all some tips on how to improve

You threw one with force, landing near the center, and earning you claps and cheers before someone else stepped in to try. As they did, you found yourself catching a glimpse of red hair in the distance

And when you did, a softer smile appeared on your face

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Your blades clashed again and again as Katarina attacked with more speed than before, but unlike the first time you dueled, you found many more openings this time around, and you didn't hesitate to exploit one as you thrusted your blade in one swift move

Her red locks flowed with unexpected grace as she moved, and her beautiful green eyes sparked with happiness that you found yourself addicted to

But that's when you felt fingers grazing against yours on the handle of the weapon. Confused by the gentle touch interlocking with your fingers, you looked at Katarina only to be pulled into a headbutt

You: ᴏʜ ᴛʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ ᴅɪʀᴛʏ

You laughed as she teleported away

Katarina: Then do something about it, boy from the undercity

Within seconds, you caught a glimpse of light and you pivoted your metal leg into a powerful kick that knocked Katarina's dagger away from her hand. She gasped at this counter, only to be pinned against a tree with your other hand holding her wrists above her head

You: ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ?

You stared at each other as you recovered your breathing, Katarina's surprised expression turned into laughter before she leaned forward