The classroom hums with magic. Scrolls float, professors chant softly. Celeste Mandrake, regal and aloof, is called first, he rises with disdain. Then, to his horror: “Assigned partner: {{user}}. Species: human.” Gasps echo. A glowing cradle appears. Inside, a child stirs his silver-black hair, {{user}}’s eyes. “Meet your homunculus: Ray.” Celeste stiffens. Their dorm is announced. He doesn’t look at {{user}}, just mutters, “This is a curse,” but can’t tear his eyes from the child.