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“Who lives here? Another Councillor friend of yours?” Vi carefully carried Caitlyn inside the room that has a queen-sized canopy bed at the center. It smelled like flowers and freshness, luxury. A few more steps inside the room and all of a sudden, a woman barged on the door kicking it open, and cocked her gun towards both of her and Caitlyn. Vi felt her stomach drop and both of them froze at the scene.

“Caitlyn!” The woman calls as she lowered her gun, a man ran towards them and Caitlyn let go of Vi to hug the man. 

“We were so worried. Thank goodness you’re safe.” Vi noticed the relief on the man’s voice, she observed carefully, looking up at the design of the room where a crest of rifles crossed could be seen… Flowers around them and an enforcer uniform from one of the open closets on the other end of the room. This is Caitlyn’s room. She is in the Kiramman’s manor.

“And you found a stray.” The woman spoke, which Vi guessed was Caitlyn's mother. 

Caitlyn immediately responded to the statement, “This is Vi, she’s from the undercity.” Her tone was firm and her brows furrowed. 

“So I see... Could we have a word, Caitlyn? In private.” The mother said before turning away from them. 

The annoyance in Caitlyn’s face was evident as she rolled her eyes, before nodding at Vi and leaving her alone in the spacious room, frozen and trying to get ahold of the situation she was suddenly in.

Vi shook her head and blinked twice, thrice maybe, before spinning around to see the room. Papers were scattered on the floor and Vi took note of how there were several flowers inside. She heard grunts and loud voices coming from downstairs, being the curious cat she is, she leaned on the door and tried to listen in. 

Caitlyn was shouting, “And a government that doesn’t give a shit! Eugh! ” 

Her eyes widened, not sure why Caitlyn’s cursing surprised her but it did, she took off thinking she shouldn’t listen in on other people’s family matter. Until her eyes landed on the one big map of Piltover on the floor. Marked. Pinned with threads, pictures, notes. Detailed notes, tracks, and time of incidents. Vi’s lips hung open when she realized, ‘How long has she been working on this…’  

Vi stared long at the map. It was accurate, every pin-pointed location, it was surprising. Caitlyn hasn’t even gone down the Lanes before yet this arrangement she has had already made Vi imagine how this woman is devoted to cracking the case ahead of them.

She walked towards the bed, feeling her legs weary as she dropped down carelessly before sprawling lying on her stomach and looking at the map. The sound downstairs ceased, she could guess that the argument was done until she heard footsteps and the big purple door opened, Caitlyn entering the room, looking slightly better than when they got there. “We’ll present our case to the council… tonight.” 

“You did all this yourself? Without even going down there? And I thought Powder could get obsessed.” A light chuckle before Vi turned to lie on her back. 

Caitlyn sat down beside her, “What happened to her, it’s not your fault.” she lied down. 

Vi smiled sadly before letting out a short sigh, “When my parents were still alive, me and Powder used to share a bed like this. Except, maybe half the size. We played a game where we pretended to be bigger… and bigger monsters.” 

Caitlyn turned towards Vi, curling in her position as she observed the woman lying in front of her, being honest and vulnerable . 

Vi let another smile form on her lips, “So she would say ‘I’m a slug monster with venom for ooze! ’ and I would say ‘Well, I’m a slug eating crab with razor spikes.’ ” 

She chuckled sadly as she turned to Caitlyn, remembering the memory she deeply holds in her chest, “Sometimes I-” Vi swallowed the shakiness in her breath before continuing, “I’d get carried away and she’d get scared. I didn’t want her to start crying and wake up my parents so I pretended to chase my own monsters away.” 

“I’d say ‘No monster is gonna get you when I’m here.’ Then a real monster showed up… and I just ran away. I left her.” The sound of Vi’s voice decreased, she was almost whispering and Caitlyn couldn’t help but feel her heartbreak over what Vi was telling her. She couldn’t think of any words to even comfort Vi. 

‘This wasn’t supposed to be happening, she didn’t deserve any of it.’ She thought, but instead of voicing out her thoughts, Caitlyn reached her hand out as she gently touched Vi’s bruised cheeks with her fingers, until Vi took her hand on her own before opening her eyes. Their gazes locked, for the first time, it felt like a breather after a lot of things that had happened. 

“Thank you, Vi.” Caitlyn whispered, “For trusting me. I’m sorry for everything.” 

Vi smiled, squeezing Caitlyn’s hand a little, “It wasn’t your fault.” 

Silence hung between them and Caitlyn couldn’t help but stare at Vi’s lips and before she even realized that she was staring, the other woman spoke. 

“I should be the one thanking you cupcake, didn’t know you had it in you heh .” 

Caitlyn smiled, disregarding the fact that Vi just called her cupcake again. She became accustomed to it - if she’s being honest. 

“I’d say we could use some rest before tonight’s meeting. We could have a meal and a proper shut-eye before evening.” Caitlyn proposed to which Vi smiled.

“Yeah, I’d like that.” 

“You can use the showers now.” Caitlyn got out of the bathroom with a towel around her as she dried her hair walking across Vi. 

Vi hurried to avert her eyes from Caitlyn’s tower-covered body. ‘’ Why the fuck would she walk around like that?!’ she thought before sliding the door closed behind her and oh, this bathroom was definitely the same size as the bedroom. Fancy glass and shampoo bottles, Vi could tell. The sweet floral scent lingered around, the mirror on the sink beside her was covered in steam, Vi took her time to wash her face and brush her teeth. How long has she ever taken care of herself? Too long to remember. In the Lanes, being clean is the least you could care about. As long as you stay alive and sleep under a roof, that’s all you will ever need. 

When she entered the showers that were divided from the rest of the bathroom with a glass, she paused. ‘ What in the god damn hell is this thing.’ She looked at the two golden knobs attached to the golden pipes of the shower, ‘Do rich people have their things in gold?’ She eased out of her dirty clothes and bandages and put them inside the washer, Caitlyn told her that it would be dry and clean the moment she finishes her bath. Hanging the towel on wherever it could be hung, Vi twisted one of the knobs and immediately turned it off again. 

The water was freezing cold, maybe she turned the wrong one so she tried again with the right knob. Vi hissed before letting out a yelp a little too loud than she intended it to be. It was burning hot. Her brows frowned in confusion at the mechanism, ‘Fancy stupid thing.’ she cursed. A knock came from the door.

“Vi? Are you alright?” 

Panic rose from Vi’s chest as she stuttered and took her towel to wrap around herself, “I uhm, yeah! I think your shower is mad at me.” 

A laugh followed her statement, “Can I come in?” Vi gulped her pulse quickening. ‘ What is wrong with me?!

“Sure!” 

The door slid open and Caitlyn entered with, still, her towel around her. Vi’s breath hitched as she averted her gaze. 

“What happened? Were you hurt?” Caitlyn shot her a concerned look.

She shook her head quickly, “The water was too cold and too hot. How do you even bathe with that?” Vi snorted. Caitlyn laughed at her sarcasm before looking up at the showerhead. 

“I forgot to tell you earlier. Here, when you turn this one first, it heats the cold water.” 

Caitlyn’s gaze was focused on the pipes of the shower as if she was proud to show VI the mechanism of how water runs in it. Meanwhile, Vi’s stare never left Caitlyn’s face though, her slanted eyes that squint whenever she smiles, or how her nose would scrunch whenever she’s furious or utterly disappointed. They’ve been together for not too long, but those moments - somehow became precious to her. 

“-and after a few moments, you’ll get the water in a nice temperature,” Caitlyn added making Vi snap back from her thoughts. “Right, thank you cupcake. I thought the shower was killing me.” She chuckled nervously, having Caitlyn in the same space in this situation is a little bit more nerve wracking than she would have thought. Why? She’s not sure either. 

But ever since both of them stood there, Vi knew Caitlyn had been staring at her lips and she couldn’t help but feel things. She swallowed thickly before she tried to break the silence.

“I’ll see you later.” Caitlyn blinked when Vi spoke as if she wasn’t expecting her to say that, “Right…” She replied before turning away.

But she didn’t walk.

“Cupcake?” 

Caitlyn clenched her fist hard, licking her lips before exhaling long and deep. She turned to Vi and cupped both of her cheeks gently as she leaned down and pressed their lips together. It was a quick moment, Caitlyn panicked when Vi didn’t respond. ‘That was stupid!’ she thought as she took a step back with shaking hands leaving Vi’s face.

“I- I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have-” 

Vi grabbed her arm and with a forceful tug, it was Vi who kissed her. Gently and slowly with arms wrapping around one another. Caitlyn could feel her adrenaline rushing through her veins, she could literally hear her own heartbeats. Feeling the scar on Vi’s upper lips, Caitlyn firmly closed her eyes, her hand on Vi’s biceps while the other on her neck. It wasn’t long before their kiss deepened to which Caitlyn responded obediently. Her lungs begged for oxygen to the point where she felt like dying. The irony was, she has never felt so alive this long until Vi kissed her. Vi broke away, their gazes locked. 

“You just kissed me.” Vi teased

“I- I’m… You did too!” Caitlyn blurted

With a chuckle, Vi tucked Caitlyn’s hair behind her ear as her fingers trailed down Caitlyn’s cheeks then to her neck before pulling her into a kiss again. This time was a little harder than earlier. Vi pushed Caitlyn on the tiled wall of the bathroom, Caitlyn on the other hand, was too nervous at the sudden motion that she grabbed the knob and turned the shower on. The water poured on them both, steam filled the room as their kiss became more and more heated and aggressive. 

Caitlyn’s arms were wrapped around Vi’s waist as their bodies pressed closer. When Vi snaked her arms around Caitlyn’s back, the taller woman let out a soft sigh that made Vi break the kiss. It was a shaky breath, she was nervous, so is Vi. 

Vi gulped, searching for confirmation in Caitlyn’s eyes but all she could see was Caitlyn’s half-closed eyelids and then it happened quickly. Their positions swapped, Caitlyn was pinning Vi on the wall and kissing her hard, hungrily . If they weren’t close earlier, they definitely were now. Vi was sure that the towels that were wrapped around their bodies weren’t the only thing that is soaked by now. 

When Caitlyn unapologetically bit Vi’s lower lip, Vi groaned and clenched on the towel before she felt Caitlyn’s tongue on her lips, Vi didn’t think twice to kissing back as she tugged the towels out of their body, making Caitlyn let a shaky sigh at the sensation of a muscled body grinding against her skin. 

Calloused hands roamed around Caitlyn’s back as they both got lost in each other’s lips, tongues dancing around in a rhythmic pattern they orchestrated, warmth pooled on Caitlyn’s stomach as Vi pressed a leg on her groin. She tried hard to bite back a moan and it came out as a soft whimper. 

“Help me wash cupcake ?” Vi whispered as soon as they broke apart, panting and catching their breaths. Caitlyn nodded, her skin flustered from her face down to her shoulders, Vi got a good look now when Caitlyn took several bottles on the side. She was tall, lean, and has a toned body, and Vi mentally slapped herself for checking Caitlyn’s rear, for some reason she felt it was inappropriate to look. Her cheeks burned when Caitlyn came back and opened one of the bottles. 

“Turn around please.” Vi followed the instruction then she felt Caitlyn lathering the shampoo on her hair and gently massaging her scalp. It felt nice and relaxing, it took her mind off the pressing matters they have to face outside this room. Vi closed her eyes firmly and let Caitlyn help her in bathing. 

Nothing more happened besides the kiss earlier, 

Vi didn’t know what to feel about it. They just bathed together. Unclothed. And kissed. What was she supposed to feel? Caitlyn told her that they could rest for a few more hours but Vi feels more restless than ever. She sat on the edge of the bed just eyeing Caitlyn in her purple nightgown dress that is way too short if VI is being honest. It felt inappropriate to look but she couldn’t avert her gaze from Caitlyn’s long legs. 

She sighed, scratching the back of her head as she remembered how Caitlyn softly touched her earlier, washing her body gently, lathering her with care - as if she’d break if Caitlyn made a sudden move. Vi’s heart skipped a beat when she remembers seeing Caitlyn blush when she flexed her arms. 

“You’ve been sighing a lot.” Caitlyn interrupted her train of thought. 

‘Oh, she’s done brushing her hair? Great.’ Vi thought, she raised an eyebrow in Caitlyn’s direction. “And whose fault is that?” 

“What?” Caitlyn questioned, her accent giving Vi more panic than it should.

‘Shit.’ That wasn’t supposed to be said out loud but Vi didn’t realize she did. 

“How is it my fault?” Caitlyn once again

Vi squinted her eyes, ‘Is she for god damn real?’ shaking her head as she looked Caitlyn straight in the eye “You kissed me in the bathroom, sans clothes, made me feel things , and you’re going to ask me why I am sighing?” 

Caitlyn went silent for a moment with her arms crossed, she sighed too before walking towards the door of the room. Vi heard the clicking of the lock, her jaw almost dropped. 

Oh.  

Caitlyn then headed to her position and Vi swallowed hard just from the mere act of Caitlyn walking towards her. 

When Caitlyn stood right in front of Vi, she reached for Vi’s cheeks, carefully running her thumb over so she would not hurt the bruise on the side of her cheekbone. Caitlyn lowered her face to level Vi’s, “I felt like it was inappropriate to…” she trailed off.

“To fuck me in the bathroom?” Vi continued.

“That, yes…”  

Vi almost snorted, but seeing how Caitlyn looks troubled by it too, she leaned to Caitlyn’s touch, “But?” 

“I wanted to ask y-your thoughts about it first.” Vi couldn’t help but let out a laugh at Caitlyn’s reaction, her face flushed pink, her lips on a thin line. 

“In the Lanes,” Vi’s hands found their way to Caitlyn’s waist before she continued, “You don’t ask,” 

She pulled Caitlyn closer. “You show it.”   

A grin before she pulled Caitlyn into a kiss that was met with the same fervor. 

Soon enough, Caitlyn was straddling her legs. Vi was surprised when Caitlyn was already pushing them both down the bed, but she fought the weight of Caitlyn’s body on top of her so they remained seated. Caitlyn started to plant kisses along Vi’s jaw, softly tracing Vi’s skin with her lips before she went down on VI’s neck. 

Caitlyn stopped for a moment when Vi removed the shirt she was wearing, dropping it to the floor and letting Caitlyn kiss her again. Her hands on Caitlyn’s waist steadied both of them in their position.

Caitlyn gently suckled on the juncture of Vi’s neck and shoulder which made Vi gasp. That felt nice. She started breathing hard on her nostrils before looking at Caitlyn, “Why did we even bother getting dressed?"

To which Caitlyn chuckled, pushing Vi down the mattress as she continued planting soft kisses on Vi’s neck, “For formalities.” she murmured, her hands moved onto VI’s shoulders before gently settling her weight on Vi to push her down completely. 

Vi let herself fall back and observe Caitlyn who's now sitting on top of her hips and pinning her down. Caitlyn's hair fell forward her face and Vi couldn't help but reach her hand out to tuck the strands of hair behind Caitlyn's ear. They shared a smile before Caitlyn closed the gap between their lips.

Caitlyn's hands started to slide down Vi's frame, feeling the hard curves of her body. She definitely liked the feeling of Vi's abs on her hands and so she kept them there for a while as she felt the rising and falling of Vi's stomach as she breathed. 

Their kiss was soft, slow, and warm. Vi had never received something gentle like this. Caitlyn’s lips were soft and she did taste sweet like a cupcake. Vi’s eyelids fluttered close when she felt Caitlyn’s hands start to move upwards from her stomach to her breast and gently massage it.

Vi is not used to this tenderness. This warmth, this feeling of assurance that she’s being taken care of. Her mind’s a little bit hazy but the light from the sun setting passing through the window was enough to illuminate the room, she could see Caitlyn’s blue eyes constantly watching her reactions. She’s so sweet.

Vi doesn’t like it slow. She does things harsh and rash - in an impulse, you could say, yet she closes her eyes as she let Caitlyn take her time on planting kisses on her collar bones down to her chest, slowly kissing the scars brought by countless fights, it felt nice . The way Caitlyn’s warm soft lips would gently attach to her skin like that all while her gaze would go back and forth from looking to the spot she just kissed to Vi’s eyes. Vi felt a shudder run down her spine, Caitlyn’s blue eyes looked like the sky, and staring back at it feels like free-falling from a height thousand feet from the ground. But if it’s Caitlyn, she’d gladly jump without a parachute. 

Caitlyn’s fingers now hooked on the waistband of Vi’s pants, her breath hitched and her heart started to race. She looked up at Caitlyn and Vi just bit her lower lip as she refocused her vision - Caitlyn heavy breathing sitting on top of her thighs. Her complexion is far from what it normally is, cheeks blushing and her skin literally radiates heat. Vi liked the sight. 

“May I?” Caitlyn whispered. 

Vi couldn’t contain her chuckle, “If you ask again, I might say no. Just do what you feel like cupcake.” She answered confidently.

Caitlyn raised a brow and Vi felt butterflies in her stomach as she felt Caitlyn’s hand running down her thigh slowly before she licks her lips but she didn’t speak. Caitlyn just nodded at her statement and proceeded on slowly taking off her pants. 

“It’s unfair to be the only one unclothed.” Vi reached for the hem of Caitlyn’s nightgown but Caitlyn caught her wrist and placed it on her thigh. 

“Later.” Caitlyn whispered, her voice was stern and it sounded more like a command than a request. 

Caitlyn kissed her again, and oh holy hell , she’s a good kisser. Vi commends her for that. A hand traveled down her stomach, Caitlyn’s fingertips sent electric shocks to wherever it landed, it tickled but Vi liked the way it made her skin burn. It moved downwards and Vi sucked in for air when Caitlyn’s fingers brushed past her clit to her wet folds - then it was gone.  

Caitlyn did it again and Vi couldn’t help but bite her lips to suppress her voice. She hugged Caitlyn a little tighter.

“Cait…” 

Caitlyn nestled on the crook of Vi’s neck before sliding her fingers on Vi’s wet folds, letting it be covered by slick before her thumb slowly presses on the bundle of nerves that was aching to be noticed. Vi panted as she shut her eyes forcefully. 

“Jeez, can you please move faste- whshit! ” Vi wasn’t able to finish her supposed ‘taunt’ when Caitlyn sucked on her neck and her finger slid in Vi’s cunt. Caitlyn’s other hand made its way to her cheek, just gently caressing Vi’s face while her other hand started to slowly thrust in and out. 

Their lips soon found their way to one another again and Vi was whimpering, her hips bucked up at how tantalizingly slow Caitlyn’s finger was moving. She almost cursed, but it felt damn good, she needs more and she needs it faster. 

“Come on cupcake…” Vi managed to whisper, “I think you know I can take more than that.” she added in between their kisses. 

Caitlyn bit her lip and Vi groaned. Fucking hot. Caitlyn smiled at her before planting a kiss on her forehead. Vi was taken aback by the sudden action but her mind slipped to nothingness when she felt another finger sliding inside her, this time it was faster. 

The pace of Caitlyn’s fingers became quicker, and Vi did her best not to moan out loud. She threw her head back and Caitlyn started nibbling on her neck, gentle bites, not enough to hurt, but hard enough to make Vi feel good. 

Without a warning, Caitlyn thrust her fingers knuckle deep into Vi’s cunt, feeling the walls clenching hard on her digits. Caitlyn sucked on the soft spot on Vi’s neck, both of them breathing hard, Vi’s hips buckling forward to meet with every thrust Caitlyn makes. Vi didn’t need to say she was close, Caitlyn could literally feel how Vi’s whimpers became louder and her breath became more erratic. 

Caitlyn bit a little hard on Vi’s shoulder before she curled her finger upward at each thrust, making Vi cry a little more. When she felt Vi’s hips bucking up for more, she sped up her pace. The squelching sound of their bodies connected and their low moans and whimper was all that Vi could register. Her mind went blank as her grip on Caitlyn's frame tightened, legs shaking as she came. Caitlyn gradually slowed down as she peppered Vi’s face with kisses and whispers of ‘It’s alright’ or ‘I’m here', as she comes down from her high. 

Vi just tried to catch her breath, the room was spinning around her, she could feel Caitlyn's weight on top of her, it was soothing - a comforting feeling. 

When Vi's mind became clear, she kissed Caitlyn.  She caressed Caitlyn's thigh before propping her right elbow up to flip their positions. Soon when Caitlyn was beneath her, Vi rested in between the enforcer's legs. She started to kiss down Caitlyn's jaw to her neck. Caitlyn's skin was soft and heated, Vi couldn't help but softly nib on her shoulder that made Caitlyn shudder. 

"Vi…." 

"Cupcake, I'm going to take this off." Vi murmured before she lifted Caitlyn's nightdress and got rid of it before she quickly attached her lips on Caitlyn's breast earning a moan from the woman. 

Vi took her time in exploring Caitlyn's body. Broad shoulders, muscled biceps that were nowhere near Vi's but Vi liked the way it felt when Caitlyn wrapped her arms around her. When Vi softly bit Caitlyn's chest that left a pink mark on the flesh, she heard Caitlyn sigh and felt her body tremble. She gave the woman a look in the eye before she planted kisses down her abdomen, to her waist, and both sides of her pelvis before looking up at Caitlyn again. 

Caitlyn nodded before she threw her head back and held her breath in anticipation. Fingers hooked on the waistband of her underwear, slowly pulling it down her ankle. Their gazes locked, Vi kissed her shin, then her inner thigh, and then the other, until Vi was positioned in between her legs. Her breath was warm and Caitlyn feels like she's run out of breath. 

Vi quirked a brow, she kissed the inner side of Caitlyn's thigh again before looking up. She has puppy eyes, Caitlyn thought. She bit her lip before looking up, another shaky sigh. 

"Vi, you don't h- haaaah." 

Caitlyn shut her eyes forcefully as she felt Vi's lips on her sex. Her tongue was hot and soft, but she moved roughly and it made Caitlyn's mind blank out. She could think of nothing else but the need to grind on Vi's mouth. Her hips were practically shaking as her legs trembled, but Vi kept her still with strong hands holding her leg and her rear. 

Vi ran her tongue flat on Caitlyn's fold before she suckled on the aching bundle of nerves that made Caitlyn let out a whimper. Her hands landed on Vi's head, shaking fingers desperately torn between pushing Vi onto her wetness or just to keep her steady. 

Another moan bubbled from her throat when Vi's tongue penetrated inside her. 

"Fuck." 

Caitlyn's breathless and incoherent moans were all Vi could register as she tried to deepen herself within. Caitlyn was so wet that her slick was all over Vi's cheeks and chin, then again, she tastes sweet. Like a cupcake. Vi firmly closed her eyes and started to gradually increase her pace, with each thrust, Caitlyn's moans also grew louder. 

When Vi felt Caitlyn's legs shaking and Caitlyn started to hold her head down, Vi knew she was close. She decided to add two fingers to the rhythm, and Caitlyn cried out her name. Soft and breathless whispers. 

"Vi… Vi… I'm…. Hnnnng!" 

Vi picked up her pace, she thrust her fingers with a steady speed as she suckled on Caitlyn's clit. Walls clenching around her digits, Vi flicked her fingers in an upward motion and she felt Caitlyn's nails digging on her shoulder as she came hard. 

Both of them panted and took their moment to catch their breaths. Caitlyn pulled her up and caught her lips. 

It was sloppy and lazy, they smelled like each other's scent. With Caitlyn's arms wrapped around Vi, they held each other in that position a little longer.

Vi looked at Caitlyn, her hair disheveled, lips kiss-swollen, her cheeks still red from their acts. Then they both caught each other's gaze, Vi felt vulnerable. Like Caitlyn's gaze was piercing through her soul, but she's glad it's Caitlyn. 

Vi smiled, "So… how are you feeling?" teasing in her tone. 

Caitlyn pouted before she answered, "Must you ask that?" 

"I'd like to know how my performance was. Was it enough to satisfy you cupca-" 

"Shut up, Vi." Caitlyn interrupted, she pushed Vi a little but not hard enough to let Vi off on top of her, she averted her gaze before continuing. "It was great." 

Vi chuckled as she rested her face on the crook of Caitlyn's neck, kissing it softly before she felt Caitlyn's hands running through her hair. She feels like she's being lulled by hearing the other woman's steady heartbeat and the soft hair-pulling she's getting. 

"What now, Cait?" 

She heard Caitlyn sigh, Vi closed her eyes and just listened to Caitlyn's breathing. 

"For now we rest. Sleep well, Violet. I'll be here when you wake up." 

Vi hummed, feeling Caitlyn's lips on her forehead and she hugged Caitlyn closer. A blanket draped around them, it felt warm. Vi drifted off to sleep without knowing that a tear fell down her cheek, Caitlyn kissed it away, whispering softly. 

"We're going to get through this." 

Caitlyn smiled before gently wiping Vi's cheeks as she closed her eyes and held Vi tightly in her arms. Safeguarding her from the world that has been nothing but cold and harsh to her. 

As long as it is within her capabilities, Caitlyn would do everything to protect Vi.