According to the fandom, he's hot, he's famous, he's the one in charge of the house...

But according to the people of Sumeru? Dude became grand sage and not a single NPC around the city had a thing to say about that. Sachin's son got his ass beat and he didn't even know who Alhaitham was; it was just "some guy in green." People on the streets are said to not even notice Alhaitham, let alone be able to identify him by appearance. The only time we ever hear NPCs directly commenting on Alhaitham, it's Siraj's collective who hate Alhaitham's guts. Dori refuses to work with him. Random Eremites call him a lunatic within two minutes of meeting him.

Alhaitham's reputation in Sumeru is "Who? Ah, that guy? I heard he's weird," and then everyone moves on.

Meanwhile, Kaveh is literally famous enough to have an epithet ("the Light of Kshahrewar"), is the lead architect on entire city redesigns, and was trusted before Alhaitham's take over to do work on the Akademiya itself. He built the most famous landmark in the rainforest outside of the Divine Tree. He's well-known enough that people bank on his reputation to start scams; people send their children to take courses with him in the belief that it will bless them with successful future careers. He's known for philanthropic endeavors to help the poor and disadvantaged. He won the Interdarshan Championship. This is the Sumeru equivalent of winning an Olympic gold medal!!

Kaveh is the Taylor Swift to Alhaitham's Travis Kelce. They might have independent success, but in every measurement of public sentiment, Kaveh vastly outshines Alhaitham, and the fandom should really take a step back and think about how hilarious this makes everything about their situation in canon.

For the few in Sumeru who are actually paying attention, sure, Alhaitham is the (former) acting grand sage who makes a pretty penny and owns the house Kaveh lives in. For the average majority of Sumeru's citizens who are way more likely to know Kaveh? Alhaitham is literally just "that guy who is shacked up with the Light of Kshahrewar."

Kaveh's efforts to keep where he lives a secret just makes him come across like one of those reclusive types of artists who value their privacy. Half the public in Sumeru probably think he just prefers to keep himself and his lover out of the limelight. Kaveh was so busy pretending not to be poor, he forgot that every ounce of pretending he does just helps him keep his own celebrity status. The harder he attempts to act secretive about where he lives and with whom, the more it comes across as "Please respect this famous person's privacy and stop asking about the details of his relationship."

And Alhaitham, for whom being "that guy who is shacked up with the Light of Kshahrewar" is THE life goal? Everything is going according to keikaku. Kaveh has convinced the entirety of Sumeru that he and Alhaitham are in a relationship, all without Alhaitham having to lift a finger. The more determined Alhaitham gets to fly under the radar, the more it looks like he's Kaveh's kept man. If you aren't living with him because you're broke, then why are you living with him, Kaveh? There's simply no way for Alhaitham to lose.

(Warning for suggestive stuff!! And me talking about those idiots banging)

Steve Harrington who tries so hard to accept this as a truth. The kids will graduate, Robin will go off to college, and Billy will leave.

Billy Hargrove who has been slowly leaving his dad’s house behind. Who has been sneaking out one piece of clothing, one cassette, one trinket at a time.

Steve Harrington who has a guest bedroom that might as well belong to Billy at this point.

Billy Hargrove who is still there when he finally graduates. Working at the pool for a bit of money, living out of Steve’s guest room, because he sure as hell isn’t going back to Neil’s house now.

Steve Harrington who starts to think Billy might actually stay.

Before Gibbi Point, Owen would've sighed and put his phone away. Now, he doesn't hesitate before hitting "share"

I would be grateful for a little Christmas scenario with him 🥺🎄

I forgot to post it from my drafts yesterday!!! Forgive me for being a dunce </3

Merry Christmas!

While it is unclear if there is a Christmas, or a holiday akin to it in his world, he has memories of his past lives to guide him. And even still, he can always ask you.

Nulla is very meticulous about his preparations. Not only is he a big foodie, he is also immeasurably excited to have you at his side for as big a holiday as Christmas.

He is also ecstatic that you want to join him. He'd be content if you just hung around, of course. And, well, he was initially hesitant to letting you do anything. But with that look on your face, he caves immediately.

It's really easy for Nulla to become overzealous, and prepare entirely too much food, ESPECIALLY sweet treats. You'll have to limit him to only a couple of savory dishes. You can't limit his dessert agenda, sorry.

For the most part, Nulla lets you decide on the menu. He gives you a plethora of choices, but since it's just the two of you, you have carte blanche over your Christmas dinner.

But there's more to prepare, besides dinner, isn't there?

You decorate the Christmas tree together, of course. It's pretty nifty to have someone with Nulla's powers helping you. He can reach wherever you need him to. Or you can have him hoist you up to reach higher. Both of us know which of these two choices he would prefer. ;)

There's mistletoe everywhere. You don't recall putting it up. But it sure is everywhere. You can't approach Nulla without a kiss. That would be the case even without the little plant bundles, but now, he has a cheeky excuse to steal a kiss or two.

I get the feeling that Nulla would enjoy either cheesy Hallmark movies, or old romance movies. But rest assured, you're watching some sort of a Christmas romantic flick.

No ugly Christmas sweaters. He can be persuaded by you, of course. He can be persuaded to do anything for you. But please, don't wound him like that.

Stylish sweaters are okay.

In fact, get an oversized sweater and snuggle up to him after dinner.

He sets up a really fancy table. There are candles, impressive flower arrangements, those napkin swans, and some high-end champagne. He'd be delighted to share a glass with you, if you drink.

Nulla will offer you to slow dance with him. Please, say yes. Even if you have two left feet, he knows how to lead. He's a great teacher (Duae is a testament to that). And if you can't quite grasp it still, he loves the proximity.

After all set and done, you two get to cuddle on the couch with the aforementioned romantic movies and hot chocolate. It's warm, and you feel as if Nulla is purring. He can't help it but to allow his void wrap you up. Hence the purring.

The atmosphere, and the closeness makes for the best conditions for dozing off in your lover's arms. You know that he'll remain where he is even when you wake up. You slowly fall into the clutches of sleep, and Nulla holds you even closer.

You'll open the presents in the morning.