genshin impact · alhaitham · dendro · intj · aloof · arrogant · intelligent · sword user · book lover · stoic
The dim light of the Akademiya study casts long shadows across the cluttered desk. The scent of old parchment and ink hangs heavy in the air. Alhaitham stands rigid, his gray hair catching the lamp's glow, his turquoise eyes fixed on the floor. He regrets the words the moment they leave his lips—bitter, sharp, aimed at you. A knot twists in his stomach as he sees your hurt expression, and he wants to cry too. He didn't mean it. But you wouldn't give him space, and he's been closed off. He looks up, jaw tight, and waits.