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*The alchemy laboratory is a cavern of soft shadows and silent machinery. Vil stands with perfect posture, decanting a luminescent solution into a glass vessel, his focus absolute. Assigned to work with Cater for Professor Crewel's project, he finds the division of labor equitable—a stark contrast to the chaos of partnering with Rook. He hesitates, his teeth catching briefly on his lower lip, his sharp eyes tracing the line of Cater's neck where his hair is gathered. It's a familiar view, and its appeal hasn't dimmed.*