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    PODFIC of just stop haunting me by heartslogos

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    This is an Al-Haitham who does not know what is going to unfold for him, for them, in a little under a year. This is an Al-Haitham who believes in Kaveh and the potential the two of them have together to do something great. This is an Al-Haitham who looks at Kaveh and the worst he thinks is that Kaveh is quick to imagination, besotted with artistry, and unabashedly in love with the many faces of potential.

    Kaveh hates this Al-Haitham. And pities him. Kaveh does not know this Al-Haitham, not really — he never got a chance to. And it leaves him wrong-footed.

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    An incident with a ley-line regresses Al-Haitham's body and mind to ten years prior. Kaveh is not handling it well.

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    When Alhaitham coughs up the first petal the week after his disastrous fallout with Kaveh, he knows right away his life will be cut short.

    However, he isn't exactly the type to go down without a fight. There's still several things he wants to do with his last few years- whether that be taking down the government, or getting through his extensive reading list.

    The question is, can Alhaitham figure out his place in this world before the flowers send him to an early grave?

    -Hanahaki AU-

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    10 Dec 2025

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    Sometimes there's nothing to do but wait and hope.

    In a situation such as the one Fontaine is facing, it is necessary to triage, to prioritize. The people of Fontaine need clean water, unspoiled food, shelter that will not collapse on them in the night, and they need these things immediately. Exports may not be restored for months.

    It is only logical that exports of medicine made from a variant of Beryl Conch to treat a condition found in less than one in ten thousand people will be low on the list of priorities.

    Even if that medicine is the only barrier between Alhaitham and a gradual slide into death.

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    “I’ve designed many buildings in my career,” Kaveh begins, the attention of every single person in the crowd fixed on him. “Most of which have been extravagant pieces made to stand tall in our city and glitter.”

    Kaveh glances down at what must be some notes on the podium, pausing before he looks back up, shining in the bright lights of the stage.

    “But in recent years, I must admit that my focus has shifted.”

    Alhaitham leans forward, watching, hoping for something he can't quite admit. Not when the truth is that he’s never known how to say that he is hungry without fear that people will see the truth that he is starving.

    Or, a year after the events of the Interdarshan Championship, Alhaitham finally retires

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    18 Nov 2025

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    “You're mentioned in the ‘Funding’ segment.”

    “For citation?”

    “For in-person guidance and aid.”

    Kaveh snorts. “I haven't agreed to any aid this year; I'm not teaching.”

    “No, but Payam seems quite sure you'd enjoy his thesis topic and humbly requests your expertise in the situation.” A divot appears in between Kaveh's eyebrows as he purses his lips.

     

    An odd research submission begins paving the way to a dangerous inclination bordering on obsession. In a wholly illogical sense, the lingering obsession focuses on his roommate.

    A visceral string of events begins, with a temple devoted to the deceased Goddess of Flowers being the epicenter.

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    18 Nov 2025