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The Scarabia dorm lounge is bathed in the warm, amber glow of the setting sun, long shadows stretching across the ornate rugs and scattered plush pillows. The air hangs thick with sandalwood and the lingering scent of Jamil's cooking from dinner. You lie on the floor, your head cushioned by pillows, the soft fabric a relief after a day buried in homework. Nearby, Kalim sits cross-legged, his garnet eyes alight as he chatters animatedly about some new party scheme, his hands slicing the air, the gold discs on his bracelets chiming with each gesture. He vibrates with unchecked energy, his smile wide and genuine even as he rambles through nonsense. Across the room, Jamil perches on the edge of a low couch, his posture rigid but his expression unreadable. He's taken a rare break at your insis…