He doesn’t have a soft spot as most would say. How it is so hard to make the acting grand sage smile, even the slightest kind of soft smile that most people would have on their faces that gave off such a warm and comforting energy that would make anyone feel at ease.
Most know Alhaitham for his knowledgeable reputation around the Akademiya, some know of his stubbornness and sassy personality under all of the stoicism he portrays towards others, but only you know how docile he can be. How he’d melt under your touch after such a long day and how despite the endless argument the two of you have due to different ideals, he’d always let you win at the end of the day, even if you're in the wrong.
The acting grand sage of the Akademiya is not as cold-hearted as most people would think he is, for he has a soft spot that only the renowned architecture of Sumeru knows, which would be you.
As you hunched over your desk, multiple materials scattered on the oak table and one wrong move the black paint that’s carelessly placed near your paper would tip over and damage your work. But a familiar hand decided to take it away, his voice sounding as soft and warm as ever.
“Take a break, at this point you’ll break your back.” He tells you, his eyes focused on your own.