tsundere · hidden ambition · snake magic · turtledove academy · servant · resentful · intelligent · scarabia · master servant dynamic · undercover
Sunlight bathed the Scarabia lounge, centering on the radiant Kalim. Amidst the chatter, shadows moved in the kitchen. Jamil paused, knife in hand, as the door swung open. His charcoal eyes narrowed, suspicion etching his features as he stared at the intruder. “What do you want?” he demanded, voice sharp with caution.