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Ch. 19: The Alliance "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

Cassandra hummed. “You mentioned before that you are not trusting a Kiramman, you are trusting me as Cassandra. Would my last name have anything to do with why Caitlyn was upset after the Remembering?” Vi felt her heart squeeze painfully. “What does that have to do with anything?” “Because I am her mother who loves her dearly,” Cassandra stated very simply. Vi looked away from her, the pain of her and Caitlyn’s conversation on the bridge that night clawed at her throat.  “It wouldn’t be fair to her for me to hate her name and be with her,” she confessed quietly. “She’s an honest person, who loves people deeply. I don’t know if I could return that kind of love after everything I’ve been through because of people like you, or how you used to be.”

Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone - Chapter 19 - Phoenix314 - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Dilemma

Hmmm. I'm kind of thinking of doing something I haven't done yet and going back to change up something super, super minor about Heart Made of Glass in the very beginning. It wouldn't effect the plot that's already happened at all (or if it does it would be so minor I think some people might not even notice), but it would help amp up the drama ever so slightly for future plans.

Not sure how I feel about changing something I've already posted beyond grammar/spelling errors. If any one who reads "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" would care, let me know. Still pretty on the fence about it.

This is what happens when you start a story and post before knowing where it'll go. So far I've been able to avoid this pitfall, but I'm honestly surprised it hasn't been an issue yet given how quickly and casually I've been throwing the plot together. Besides, I've liked the creative challenge of molding the plot to what I've already written in my "canon" of the fic.

Just got a text saying the party I was going tomorrow is cancelled. So guess who has a completely free day to write the next chapter 🙌🏻

Ch. 18: The Last Seven Years... "My Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

“I must say, Cassandra, I had my doubts when you brought Violet along, but she has proven incredibly effective,” Grayson stated the Monday after the Kiramman Gala. “And Caitlyn seems to be quite…taken with her.” “I wasn’t aware you were so interested in the love lives of two teenagers,” Cassandra teased her friend. “These are no mere teenagers,” Grayson reminded them. “It’s a starcrossed romance for the ages, if they don’t break each other’s hearts.”  “I fear that discouraging Caitlyn’s pursuit of Violet would only make her want to do it more. She has never once listened to me regarding my opinion on the girls she dates,” Cassandra confessed. “I will say, I think this is different. Caitlyn seems to be more serious about this one. Perhaps it is the fact that Violet is so different from anyone Caitlyn knows, but…”

Vi learns what Cassandra has been up to for the last seven years.

Extra thanks to everyone reading this. We're now over 100,000 words. Everyone who has commented, followed, left kudos, shared the fic, or just a lurking reader: thank you, truly!

9000 words and counting 😭😬🤣

CaitVi Fic Update

So, I said in the last chapter notes that this next one might take me a while because it's going to be beefy. I'm 6000 words in and I don't even think I'm halfway 😭😬🤣 thank god I'm a fast typer lol

CaitVi Fic Update

So, I said in the last chapter notes that this next one might take me a while because it's going to be beefy. I'm 6000 words in and I don't even think I'm halfway 😭😬🤣 thank god I'm a fast typer lol

Oh. My. God! It’s gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍 my heart is full. Thank you so much!! Aaaaahhhh

IT IS DONEEEEEEE here is my little Caitvi fanart based on the outfits worn at the Kiramman Gala in "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" by Phoenix314 ( @caitlynkirammansrifle here on tumbr). This may not be an actual scene from that chapter, my little caitvi heart is going to pretend it is. I hope you guys like it and go read this AMAZING fic ❤️❤️

Ch. 17: The Knight "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

“Thank you, Violet,” she said with more sincerity than Vi had ever heard from her.  “You don’t get to thank me,” Vi replied. “She should never have been there. Caitlyn could have been hurt, really hurt, and all because you ordered me to bring her.” Cassandra looked at Vi and with the utmost seriousness said, “I understand that.” Vi glared at her. “I don’t think you do. I am done, Cassandra,” Vi spat. “I am done with these dangerous tasks without you telling me what they’re for. I won’t risk my skin again, and certainly not Caitlyn’s, unless you tell me what is going on here. My life–Caitlyn’s life–is worth more than being some councilor’s bitch while you just sit back and play your gods damned chess match with us. I am not a pawn and I refuse for you to act like my life is some kind of game for you to play with. Either you talk or we are through.”

Vi confronts Cassandra about what she wants with her. Cassandra gives Vi an unexpected and powerful gift.

Snippet from Ch. 17 CaitVi Fic

Here's a little treat for those who followed me because of my "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" fic since I might not get this out for a few more days.

“You are right, Violet. You are not a pawn,” Cassandra stated with such an intensity it almost made Vi take a step back she was so intimidated by it. The councilor held out her hand and Vi, after only hesitating for a moment, took what she had been holding. “You are a knight.”

It was a gorgeous, solid emerald knight chess piece laced with copper colored marbling. It sat heavy in Vi’s hand and as she held it up to get a better look at it, the reflection of the fire danced across it, almost making it look alive. 

“What does that mean? What is this?” Vi demanded angrily.

“Before you get your answers, and I promise you that you will, answer me this first: why do you think the knight is my favorite piece in the game?” she asked, her tone curious and expectant.

*Subject to change*

Ch. 16: A Protest and a Proposal "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fanfic

“Vi. What are you doing here?” Caitlyn asked. Her voice was not unkind, but it wasn’t that familiar warm or teasing or stubborn tone she was used to hearing. Just emotionless. Vi hated it. “I’m, uh—I wanted to see if—only if you’re okay with it and it’s totally fine if you’re not—” Vi stopped herself. Now was not the time to ramble. Caitlyn’s only reaction was the slightest furrowing in her brow, but she did not throw Vi a single bone. Vi didn’t blame her. Vi looked down, trying to think of what to say. A familiar iron bracelet on Caitlyn’s wrist caught her eye and made her stomach swoop, but her heart twist. She consciously ran her hands over her pocket where her watch was. Just then, a thought came to the Zaunite, one she realized was the easiest answer given that it was the truth, but also something that would potentially have some good come out of this situation.

Cassandra has another strange assignment for Vi, with orders to bring Caitlyn with her. Vi has a proposal for Caitlyn.

Ch. 15: Happy Progress Day "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

“So, er—I don’t know if you know,” Vi started, “but Zaun celebrates The Remembering instead of Progress Day.” “Yes, I’m aware,” Cassandra replied, curiously glancing up at Vi from her letters. “Well, since you’ve been okay with me taking Caitlyn to Zaun—for whatever reason—would it be okay if I took her to experience The Remembering?” Vi asked, then started talking quickly, as if Cassandra would say yes if she could justify it fast enough. “I know it’s the night of the Progress Day Ball, but she’s been to a million of those already and I think it’d be good for her to see what The Remembering is. It’s a really safe day, we actually jokingly call it a vacation from crime. Even the Chembarons won’t break that tradition.” “Violet, breathe,” Cassandra instructed with a laugh. “Yes, you may bring Caitlyn with you. I agree, it’d be good for her to experience it.”

Ch. 14: The Tour "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

Caitlyn hummed. “I’m not sure if you’re aware, Powder, but I have quite a strong connection to the Artificers Guild,” she said. “If you’d like, and when you’re ready, I could see if they’ll be willing to hear a presentation of your hoverboard from you and Ekko.” Powder looked like she was going to pass out. “You’d—you’d do that?” she whispered. Caitlyn smiled. “Of course. It sounds like an incredible invention.” Powder looked at her in awe. “You are officially the coolest person I know.” Vi scoffed in offense. “What about me?” Powder completely ignored her and grabbed Caitlyn’s hand to pull her down the street. “Come with me! Vi said you’re a really good dancer. You've got to check out this place down the street. One of the innovators created a band of instruments that play by themselves!”

Caitlyn finally gets her tour of The Lanes.

Ch. 13: The Kiramman Gala "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

“Does this have something to do with why you wanted Caitlyn to escort me to this?” Vi asked with a raised eyebrow. Cassandra smiled and gave Vi a look that told her she was right. “Let’s see if, by the end of the night, you can guess why, specifically, I wanted that spotlight on you and Caitlyn, and by extension, myself.” Vi thought back, again, to Caitlyn wondering why her mom was playing chess with her and changing the rules. Vi felt like this was one of those moments, but she just couldn’t figure out why Cassandra was playing it with her, as well. “Ah, here comes Councilor Bolbok,” Cassandra said, plastering on a bright smile. Game time, Vi thought to herself. She took a sip of her drink and braced herself for the onslaught.

Vi attends the Kiramman Gala as Caitlyn's date, officially being introduced to Piltover high society. If that weren't nerve wracking enough, Cassandra has another strange task for Vi to complete during the party.

Ch. 12: Of All the Jewels, Emerald Green is My Home: "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

When Caitlyn reached the bottom of the staircase, she approached Vi with a smirk. “I know I said you have a thick head, but I don’t believe it is so thick that I have to remind you to breathe.” Vi, who had started to feel a little lightheaded, realized she had, indeed, stopped breathing. She inhaled sharply, feeling her heart protesting the lack of oxygen in her chest—that was the only reason it was pounding, Vi told herself. The Zaunite cleared her throat and said. “You look good, Cupcake.” Vi mentally cringed at how awkward she sounded. Caitlyn let out a light laugh. “Thank you, Vi. You clean up rather handsomely yourself,” she said, not even bothering to hide the way she slowly looked down and back up Vi’s suit. More than Vi’s ears turned hot.

Vi finds something strange at Jayce's laboratory. The evening of the Kiramman Gala has arrived.

"Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" Chapter Eleven: Fathers and Daughters

“They-uh, they would have been,” Vi said as evenly as she could. “They died several years ago.” Tobias’ eyes melted into a swirl of sympathy. “Oh, I’m so sorry, Vi.” Vi did her best to keep a neutral face. The Kirammans may not have pulled the trigger on her parents, but they still played a role in their deaths and they didn’t even realize it. The anger and resentment she had—would probably always have—flared up.  She looked up and saw Caitlyn give her an encouraging smile. Then there was this girl. Who was trying her best to convince Vi that she did want what’s best for Zaun, that she wanted to help. Could one person do it? Vi wondered. Her parents were one of many revolutionaries and they failed. But they tried changing things from the bottom up. Could it happen from the top down?

"Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Chapter Ten: The Request

Vi stared at the woman. For a long, long minute. To the councilor’s credit, she did not squirm or repeat herself. The teenager let out an uncomfortably chuckle, unsure how else to react. Vi would have been less surprised if the councilor had asked her to pose naked as an art installation at the Gala. “I’m sorry,” Vi said very carefully. “You just asked me, a sump-raker who has only–” “Violet, I really must say, I truly dislike how often you refer to yourself in such derogatory terms,” the councilor interrupted in an unhappy tone. Vi rolled her eyes. “You want me, an orphan Zaunite born in the deepest depths of the fissures and who tried to rob you, to be Caitlyn Kiramman’s—your daughter’s—date to one of the most extravagant Piltover high society celebrations of the year?” Vi asked, hoping the woman would hear how ludicrous that sounded. “Yes,” Councilor Kiramman said with no hesitation.

Councilor Kiramman has a potentially awkward request to make of Vi. Vi finds herself at the Kiramman Manor, again, to speak with Caitlyn about her mother's awkward request.

"Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic Chapter Nine: The Assignment

“Did you send me on this assignment because I’m from Zaun?” Vi asked, slowly and carefully. Councilor Kiramman seemed a little surprised by the question as blue eyes widened ever so slightly, but then steeled themselves as she answered once she collected herself a split second later with a simple, “yes.” Vi stared at the woman incredulously for a few tense seconds. Then she stood up and ran her fingers through her hair, forcing herself to calm down. “Violet, what’s the matter?” the councilor asked and her gods damned worried tone only managed to anger Vi further. Vi met the councilor’s blue eyes and scoffed at her audacity to be confused. “A moment of honesty?” Vi asked, her fury barely held at bay. The councilor didn’t assure Vi that she could always be honest again. The realization in the woman’s eyes told Vi that the councilor had now caught on to what Vi was really asking. Do you truly want to hear what I have to say? “A moment of honesty,” Kiramman repeated confidently.

Vi is asked to do a strange and potentially dangerous assignment for Councilor Kiramman. Caitlyn has some eye opening experiences. Vi's errand leads to a surprising conversation with the councilor.

been trying to pinpoint why I’m more attached to Jayvik than Caitvi when I’m a lesbian, aside from the disability rep, and I think it’s the asexuality/demiromanticism

Jayvik progresses through a deep friendship first, while. Caitvi has a lot more physicality from the get-go, which I just can’t relate to

idk just musing, but I appreciate the diversity in what relationships can look like

Blank canvas

Arts by "@itshuansart" on Twitter

Update:

I need someone to talk about this. It got me rolling on my bed and literally kicking my feet at 2am

Just read this oneshot vampire Cait fic where she’s neighbours with vi and it was such a good munch 🤭

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64945684

For anyone who’s interested

I read "oneshot vampire Cait" and literally felt a smile grow on my face. I'll take it.

This community appreciates your services.

Just read this oneshot vampire Cait fic where she’s neighbours with vi and it was such a good munch 🤭

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64945684

For anyone who’s interested

Young Vi was taller than Cait, this is beautiful.

Can people please draw them smiling exactly like this more often??

color study but make it caitvi wedding !!

I agree with every. single. word.

I like to think that a while or years later while living with Cait, Vi starts to get smile lines. And that their decently prominent and that she gains some happy fat like in the last scene where she looks fed for once. Because my bbg deserves all the happiness in the world after all she’s been through and even if she hadn’t been through all that.

I like to think of little inconveniences she’d have, like her neck prolly hurts a little in the mornings from the difference in pillow quality. Since Cait prolly has soft large pillows or just good quality ones unlike prison or every establishment vi has lived in. But she eventually gets used to them or she just sleeps with her head on Cait.

Something funny would be vi slowly adopting the posh accent Cait has but only on certain words, not entirely and ekko mocking her whenever it slips. Even better if she gets interested in the books the kiramman’s have. Like her vocabulary would switch up like crazy and since those books are probably generational it’s possible she’s pick up (ancient slang lol) old pompous words and weird sayings that even Cait wouldn’t be able to understand. It’d be cute to think about Cait working at her desk or on the couch while vi sits by the fireplace reading for her and pointing out funny or weird parts and mocking them. Or her reading in silence and randomly speaking up to tell her a random fact she just learned and Cait just smiling to herself.

I wonder if vi would take to tea, or maybe just certain tea’s. I can imagine she and Cait testing out a new type of tea every day and rating them all, pretending to host tea parties. Bonus points if Caits hunting dogs join them and get a biscuit and pet from time to time. I feel like vi would take well to the dogs and play with them. Cait would tell her to leave them alone due to their training and needing to be on guard only for her to dote on them too.

Cait prolly takes vi hunting with her and tries teaching her the ways to track prey, how to aim a rifle and such. I’d say vi might be a bit into foraging and maybe in the mansion she’d find a book on the shrubs and such the Kirammans have on their land and in turn point them out and teach Cait about them. They then start carrying baskets when they go out and come back with berries and game to make dinner and dessert out of for later.

lol all this just from looking at vi smile once.

The fact that Cait canonically wears a skirt is weird to me because what do you mean this is not only a fan's guilty pleasure but a reality for everyone???

caitlyn in a skirt is my guilty pleasure

I need them to grow old and happy:)

Plus, thank you for putting the image of ahjumma Caitlyn on my mind lmao

I need granny Caitvi to be like this

Caitlyn looking like an ahjumma

Violet looking like a babushka

Headscarfs,vests and everything even the short curling hair

MORE! I NEED MORE OF THESE TWO

Day 117 cleansing the #caitvi tl

Clingy vi and workaholic cait my beloved shhshshhs 🥰🥰🥰

Kofi

I'm unwell...

Violet

Ink version, all traditional

THIS IS WHY REPRESENTATION MATTERS, PEOPLE!!

Honestly, I never thought I'd say this about a cartoon at the big age of 22, but Caitvi and Arcane helped me become so much more confident with my lesbianism and sexuality, it's actually kind of crazy.

Turns out seeing a lesbian couple actually get a happy ending does wonders for the soul.

My heart aches, I don't know how to explain it. I yearn for a person who understands this level of intimacy. They are focused on each other's lips, holding their breath, expecting.