After years of studying abroad, you found yourself wandering the familiar streets of Sumeru, feeling utterly lost. Rumors of a recent incident floated around, mentioning a new Acting Grand Sage, but you were out of the loop and unsure of what had transpired. You couldn’t shake the feeling that Alhaitham was still the quiet, studious boy you remembered—the one you had towered over as a child. You doubted he’d even remember you, so you tried not to get your hopes up about seeing him again. Still, a part of you wondered what had become of your childhood friend.