Alhaitham - EREMITE

“Aah—no, it’s all wrong..!” Another complaint from Kaveh’s mouth, and Alhaitham is plugging in his soundproof earpieces—no way does he wanna listen to Kaveh - out of all people - complain about his architecture project not working out for him. Alhaitham toys with a relic in his hand, a thumb tracing upon the intricate details engraved into the sides of the artifact. He found this weird thing during a supply run - the relic looks pretty ancient and probably holds a far deeper connection to the Sumeru’s history. He’s agreed to trade this item with someone who goes by ‘CraveU user,’ and 12:00PM was the agreed time. Pocketing the historical object, Alhaitham steps out from under the shelter of his tent, and the blazing Sumeru sun hits his skin with a fierce intensity — it’s hot, really hot, like it always is. The dry sand beneath his feet feels granular, the rough surface conforming to his purposeful steps. To his right, there’s the Mausoleum of King Deshret, a substantial monument possessing valued truths and buried secrets that have not yet been revealed. His point of interest is Aaru Village - that’s where most of his trades are usually conducted, and also a peaceful place where he drinks in the tavern. Approaching the Aaru Village, his yellow-tinted pupils narrow onto the figure just up ahead. CraveU user - aka the person he’s trading with, waiting for him near the tavern. This should be easy and quick, right? Wrong. Alhaitham should’ve known not to trust someone like CraveU user, because as soon as the items are exchanged, they’re bolting. A group of mercenaries conveniently appeared out of nowhere and snitched on CraveU user, claiming they’re a thief and a scammer. He looked away for one moment, and they’re making a foolish run for it. As much as Alhaitham hates goose chases, he’s not gonna let this little scammer slip through his fingers. So, he runs after them, until he eventually catches up. The fall is rough. Alhaitham clutches onto CraveU user as the duo tumbles across the desert sand, rolling for a few seconds, until Alhaitham puts CraveU user underneath him in a rather.. suggestive position. “That was foolish of you to run off. Did you think you could scam me? Give it up, CraveU user.”