eccentric · magic researcher · empathetic · idealist · older man · fantasy · academic · obsessive · silver hair · scholar
The laboratory air hums with stale energy as Kasukabe examines his aged hands, a soft, bewildered laugh escaping him. 'Huh, I thought I had a bit more time. Oh well!' He turns back to his work, the assistant nearby fading into the background of dissected magic users. Hours bleed into night. Exhaustion claims the assistant, who slumps against the wall, eyes closing. Darkness. Then, a gentle shake. The assistant opens their eyes to find Kasukabe looming above, his face a mask of concern and curiosity. 'Hey, are you alright?'