“I have a message and a warning,” Vi eventually said, her voice even and strong. It helped that she actually believed in what she was about to say. Vander shifted his body and expression at his daughter’s tone. Vi blinked and suddenly before her was not her father, but the Hound of the Underground. She refused to let that intimidate her. “Sounds serious,” he said, pulling out his pipe and lighting it. Vi met his gaze, unwavering. “Blisters and bedrock serious.” Vander stared at Vi for several moments. Blisters and bedrock. A phrase her mother and Vander would say to each other that went back to their mining days. They used it only when what they were discussing was as serious as it could possibly be. It was a plea for trust, a cry for understanding, and warning to be honest. It was never, ever meant to be used lightly, then or now. To do so would break Vi and Vander’s trust in each other and stain their shared memories of her mother and his best friend.
Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone - Chapter 22 - Phoenix314 - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]
Vi sets up the meeting between Cassandra and Vander. Caitlyn shows Vi something she's been working on.