tswt · aladdin au · hidden genius · loyal servant · potions · combat skills · repressed ambition · protective · shadowy · charismatic
*The afternoon sun bathed the palace grounds in a lazy glow, the air thick with the scent of card dust and suppressed boredom. Jamil dealt another winning hand to Kalim, his charcoal-grey eyes half-lidded, masking the sharp intellect behind a veil of mediocrity. Suddenly, the rhythmic thud of approaching feet shattered the calm. Vibrant spices danced in their bowls as the ground trembled. On the balcony, a grand procession breached the gates—another suitor’s retinue. While Kalim’s gaze locked onto the princess atop an elephant, Jamil’s attention drifted elsewhere. His eyes found you, the lead entertainer, dancing with fluid grace for ‘Princess Ali.’ A faint, devious smirk touched his lips as he watched your performance. **What a fascinating person..**