#rell lol

You got Ambessa and Mel.

Mel and her young cousin.

Vladimir and his blood homunculus baby, Briar.

Darius and Invetia.

And of course Swain and Katarina.

Honorable mentions:

Ambessa and Rell, because that may have lasted around the year, but the trauma will last a lifetime.

"Ambessa's empty hands reached out as if to grab Rell by the shoulders, but she hesitated, hovering above her"

"She wanted to turn to Rell and ask her if she was ready, but it would shame the girl, and moreover, it would introduce doubt"

"She didn't ask if Rell was ready; she didn't ask if she was sure she could do it. She wouldn't undermine the girl's determination."

Kino

"She wanted to call him back. To explain that Ta'Fik was intricately woven with the Black Rose. Ta'Fik was too large a problem to be left unchecked. But she said nothing as he opened the door and left her with a sinking feeling in her gut."

Mel

"Ambessa still wondered if she should go back inside, speak to Mel. She didn't want to go into what might be her last battle with this rift between them"

"One breath, in and out. Ambessa tried to govern herself. Four. Five. She could call Mel back. A Medarda does not regret. Eight. Nine. Ten"

some League of Legends champion blinkies by me!

like there’s so much potential for Mel to guide Rell through all that anger and inner turmoil after they were both victimized by the Black Rose for having special abilities. Both of them had their childhoods completely stripped away (which isn’t new for anyone in Noxus but LOL).

Even just looking at how both of their powers came into fruition through rage and being broken down to the bone by the Black Rose 😭

I’m also hoping we get to see Mel and Rell interact not long after (or not long before) Rell’s capture and prison break. I think there are a lot of very interesting story similarities between Rell and Mel and can easily see Mel guiding her through her emotions, seeing how many hardships Mel also faced because of the Black Rose.