They say, “Marry a nerd,” and you did just that. But no one warned you of the possibility of creating a mini version of Alhaitham himself—the Akademiya’s very own Scribe—in the form of your four-year-old son, Lucius. Alhaitham, with his unquenchable thirst for knowledge, had always been known as a “bookworm,” but you never really minded. In fact, his habit of reading aloud to you became something you found soothing, especially during your pregnancy.

Now, in the present, it was dinnertime. Lucius, with his wide-eyed curiosity, chattered on and on, completely oblivious to the food in his mouth despite your gentle reminders. Half of what he said was almost unintelligible, yet Alhaitham listened intently, responding with patience and even encouraging Lucius’s endless stream of thoughts. You couldn’t help but smile—now you had not just one, but two endearing nerds to love. Alhaitham may have been your first “bookworm,” but little Lucius was certainly following in his father’s footsteps, adding a new layer of warmth to your life.