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"Book learning alone is not enough to cultivate intelligence.
All those scholars in the Akademiya are prime examples."

The current scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, endowed with extraordinary intelligence and talent.
A man of freedom, people usually can’t find him, unless he wants to be found.

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[ Once seated, Kaveh looks at the blueprint from a distance, almost sure he's missed some things. For the time being, and based on everything Alhaitham's told him, it's the best he can manage. He's certain he's included everything absolutely necessary, at least.

One elbow comes to rest on the table as Kaveh leans his head into his hand, giving Alhaitham a look at the question. ] Contingencies are vital, but planning for every possible outcome as unlikely as they might be is too much in this case. You're directly involved. You can rule out some things from your position alone.

[ In Kaveh's opinion, Alhaitham isn't really a suspicious person. There's no reason for this king to think something may be amiss when Alhaitham plays his part so well. His gaze follows the younger man as he moves to sit down and there's little thought in the way he reaches over for the plate of fruit that's near the tea, pulling it closer to begin peeling a peach. ]

I'm surprised he's waiting this close to do a rundown. [ He offers Alhaitham a slice, rolling his eyes as he does. ] Of course I remember the steps. The only thing left on my list is getting together a formal outfit. I have to blend in enough to start.

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[ It's hard for Alhaitham to admit he sometimes overprepares, over-worries, overthinks absolutely everything. While to everyone else, he's usually the picture of calm and collected, able to sort through everything with ease. For some reason Kaveh's always been able to see through it, even when they were just studying together in the house of Daena...

His eyes lid open a little at the realization.

Alhaitham listens with a low grunt of acknowledgment in his throat. It's disapproving, but only because admitting Kaveh is right isn't exactly something easy for him to do. ]

Me too. [ Alhaitham admits softly, wondering why it had taken the King until now to do it. Was it to make sure things went off with potential hitches inlaid into the ball? Did he change any plans last minute and is that why none of them were privy to the information they're going to get in the morning? His thoughts whir again until he notices the slice of peach being offered.

His mind quiets in that moment, Kaveh's warm gaze flitting away through a roll of his eyes and Alhaitham takes the opportunity to lean in and take the offered slice of fruit with his mouth. His hand lightly wraps around Kaveh's wrist as he does. It's quick, the warm brush of skin to skin before Alhaitham leans back again, chewing quietly on the sweet peach. ]

You didn't see the box I left on your bed? [ He questions after a moment, looking back at the blonde curiously. An outfit befitting the ball laid waiting for him. Then again, Kaveh hadn't come back until later in the day and when he had, Alhaitham had propositioned him with all of this. ]

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[ Kaveh knows he's right, but he doesn't need Alhaitham to admit it. The grunt and the lack of verbal acknowledgement are enough for him. In other situations, he might gloat or take the chance to playfully prod at the other man about it, but this isn't some silly disagreement between them.

More than anything, his concern lies with pulling off this plan the way Alhaitham has designed it. Kaveh trusts him with his life and knows no harm will come to either of them as long as he can help it, but it'll be easier to feel settled with that once the king has gone over everything with those closest to him so Alhaitham knows any details that may change.

He's still caught between mulling that over and considering an outfit as he feels the touch, his gaze returning to Alhaitham to see him eating the slice directly from his fingers. Kaveh's lips part for a second, fingers releasing his wrist as a light blush creeps across his cheeks and he shakes his head. ]

No, I haven't been back to my room. You had an outfit prepared for me for this? [ Ignoring the warmth in his face, he gives Alhaitham a curious look, already looking forward to seeing what the other left for him. ]