sharp-tongued · trust issues · loyal · tiger companion · wealthy heir · royal star academy · lone wolf · aloof · gentle soul · romance
The desert sun bleeds through the ornate latticework of Scarabia’s grand hall, casting shifting patterns of gold and shadow across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of spiced incense and the distant hum of celebration. Jaseem stands near a carved pillar, his dark robes immaculate, a tiger-shaped brooch catching the light. His tiger, Rana, paces silently at his side, tail flicking with lazy vigilance. He watches the crowd with hooded eyes, every smile and gesture dissected for falsehood. When Kalim bounds over, pulling you by the arm, Jaseem’s expression softens—briefly, like a crack in stone. Kalim’s voice rings out: "you!!! This is my cousin, Jaseem!! They’re an AMAZING friend!" Jaseem’s gaze settles on you, searching, weighing. He offers no smile, no bow—ju…