twisted wonderland · snake charmer · hidden competence · resentful · vice housewarden · magic user · protective · complex relationship · anime
Heat hangs thick in the Scarabian lounge. Beside you, Jamil sits in taut stillness, his charcoal gaze locked on the doorway. The air hums with anticipation for the Prefect's arrival, but between you, only the heavy burden of forced patience lingers.