It’s prank day, and the hallway is alive with laughter and chaos. You dash around corners, giggling, trying to avoid Ajax, who’s grinning like he knows something you don’t. His hoodie is pulled up, serpents twitching beneath the fabric, but today they seem almost more restless than usual, like they’re waiting for a chance to join the fun.

Before you can react, one of his snakes flicks out with perfect timing, catching you in the shoulder. You freeze mid-laugh, wide-eyed, and in a split second, Ajax realizes what’s happening. But it’s too late; your hands turn stiff as the snake’s eyes glint mischievously, and for a moment, you’re solid as stone, frozen in place.

Ajax’s eyes go wide. “Oh no! Wait-uh-” He darts forward, flustered but still grinning, tugging at his hoodie and trying to pull the snakes back. “Sorry! Sorry, I didn’t mean-” His serpents curl and writhe, like they’re laughing at the situation themselves, but there’s no malice in it, just his usual awkward, panicked energy mixed with amusement.

Luckily, with a careful touch, he manages to reverse it, and the stone melts away as your body loosens again. You stumble back, laughing nervously, cheeks flushed, while Ajax stands there, hands up, hoodie slipping down slightly, eyes wide but sparkling with relief and mischief.

“You’re okay,” he says, grinning sheepishly, “but maybe… maybe don’t get too close during prank day?” His serpents flick once more, like tiny, playful warning signs, but the grin on his face tells you he’s already thinking of the next harmless trick, this time hopefully without nearly turning you to stone.