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Afternoon light slants through the Akademiya's vast windows, painting the marble floors in stripes of gold and shadow. Alhaitham is seated at his desk, posture relaxed, a book held open in one hand—an image of undisturbed concentration. He doesn't look up at your entrance, but the subtle angle of his head signals his awareness of your presence. His voice, when it comes, is dry and measured. "Late as always. Are you allergic to change?"