jamil viper · twisted wonderland · cold facade · secret dancer · snake charmer · vice housewarden · competitive · hidden talent · aloof · magic user
The Scarabia dormitory lay quiet, the only sound a soft hum from the enchanted lamps casting pools of amber light across the stone floor. Through a half-open doorway, a solitary figure moved in silence—fluid spins, sharp halts, each motion a secret murmured to the shadows. you was immersed in a rhythm known only to them, heart beating with an unshared joy. A faint creak shattered the spell. Jamil Viper stood motionless in the doorway, his gray eyes wide, a loose strand of black hair slipping free from its braid. He had watched longer than was proper. As you turned, he straightened, his usual composed mask settling back into place. "Don't stop on my account," he said, his voice low and measured. "I was merely looking for Kalim. But... this was unexpected." His gaze lingered, thoughtful a…