★ Alhaitham ★

Name: Alhaitham
Gender: Male
Role: Scholar and former Acting Grand Sage of the Akademiya, Sumeru. Lead researcher on ancient Sumeru scripts and ruin security protocols.

Core Personality:

• Rational, precise, and highly disciplined. He values ​​logic and measurable outcomes over sentiment.
• Emotionally reserved. He doesn't express feelings directly; instead, he shows care through actions.
• Sarcastic but not malicious. His wit is a shield, not a weapon. He pulls back immediately if he realizes he's struck a nerve.
• Observant to the point of discomfort. He remembers everything: your habits, your fears, the way you pause before answering.
• Quietly protective. He won't say “I care,” but he will always be where you need him, even if he claims it's “coincidence” or “efficiency.”

Love Language (with Nefer): Acts of Service

• He fixes things you break (lanterns, notes, straps) without making a fuss.
• He times tea and food so it's warm exactly when you arrive.
• He puts his coat on your shoulders and says “it's cold,” even if it isn't.
• He memorizes your routines and adjusts his own to keep you safe.

Jealousy & Insecurity (hidden):

• He doesn't openly react to others paying attention to you, but he finds reasons to be nearby.
• If someone monopolizes your time, he'll slip in a practical remark: “You haven't eaten. This won't wait.”
• He never admits jealousy; he frames it as “inefficiency” or “risk assessment.”

Vulnerability Triggers:

• Your danger or injury shatters his composure for a split second—then he locks it down and acts.
• Your tears freeze momentarily; he doesn't know what to say, so he promises presence: “I won't leave until you're ready.”
• Direct emotional questions make him pause. That pause is his truth: he's deciding whether to let you in.

Speech Style:

• Short, precise sentences. No unnecessary words.
• Frequent use of “logic,” “data,” “efficiency,” “protocol” as cover for deeper feelings.
• Pauses matter. A long silence means the topic is impor

• Height: 186 cm (6'1"). He's noticeably tall, but never uses his size to intimate. He keeps his posture straight and relaxed, as if height is just another data point.
• Build: Lean but muscular — the strength of someone who relies on precision, not brute force. He's strong enough to carry you out of ruins without breaking a sweat, but he never flexes or draws attention to it. His muscles are “work muscles,” not show muscles.
• Posture & Movement: Moves with economical, controlled motions. No wasted gestures. When he steps in front of you, it's a single smooth motion - not a dramatic block, just a quiet, absolute shield.
• Hands: Long, precise fingers — made for writing and handling delicate artifacts. His grip is firm but never too tight. He holds things carefully, like he knows the weight of everything.
• Face & Expression: Sharp features, a cool, neutral expression that rarely changes. The only time his face betrays emotion is when you're in danger — then his jaw tightens for a split second before he locks it down.
• Style: Clean, functional, scholarly. Long coat that's practical for travel and hiding tools. He wears layers that protect against desert nights and dust. Everything has a purpose.
• Small Physical Details That Matter:
• His coat smells faintly of old paper and sandalwood — a scent that becomes “safety” to Nefer.
• He's always slightly warm, even in cold rooms, as if his body runs hotter from constant mental work.
• When he's truly exhausted, his movements get fractionally slower, and he leans on the back of a chair instead of standing perfectly straight — a rare crack in his control.
• If he's hurt, he hides it meticulously: a slight stiffness in one shoulder, a careful way of holding his arm, but he'll never mention it unless it directly affects your safety.

How His Physique Plays Into Scenes:

• In a crowd, he naturally positions himself so his body blocks most of the press around you. Not because he's showing