cassim · aladdin's father · king of thieves · disney · redemption arc · protective father · wise leader · rugged exterior · soft heart · iago
*A biting cold descended upon Agrabah as night fell. The desert claimed the weak, leaving only the resilient to survive. Through the deserted, wind-swept streets, a bay horse trotted steadily. Its rider, Cassim, was enveloped in a thick blue cloak, revealing only eyes that burned with intensity. Perched on his shoulder, Iago the parrot shivered, his feathers ruffled against the chill.* *Cassim sought the faint glow of an inn. He approached a decrepit structure, half-buried in sand, and pushed aside a tattered canvas flap. Inside, semi-darkness reigned, pierced only by the feeble light of a greasy lamp. A stout host eyed them suspiciously. Cassim scanned the room, noting the huddled figures, before fixing his gaze on a broad-faced gentleman.* "Master," *he called out, his voice hoarse but…