It’s pressing that you understand that caring for someone ≠ loving them and that resentment easily builds in these kinds of relationships. It’s devastating. To have a nightmare of being eternally bound to a person and then to wake up and have to bend to their whims because if you don’t, it hurts you, them, and your family as a whole. It was devastating enough that I was willing to eat through savings just for a year away.
Jamil Viper does not love Kalim, he is bound to him. He cannot choose to stop caring because if he were to he would be endangering everyone he cares about. Sure, Kalim has no mal-intent in how he conducts himself with Jamil but it’s eating Jamil up inside that he has to bend to his desires. I mean the very fact that Kalim won’t listen to Jamil unless someone reiterates his point to him is so reminiscent of abuse I’ve endured. Kalim believes Jamil loves him and wants to stay friends out of desperation and preservation of his own ego despite every protest from Jamil. Jamil just wants to be free. I cannot imagine Jamil ever being happy as long as Kalim is in his life.
jamil viper is one of those characters the fandom keeps trying to reframe because the truth is uncomfortable
people call him a servant, a worker, an aide, anything that sounds voluntary. but jamil didn’t choose this life. he was born into it. there was never an option to refuse, never a moment where he could step back and say no without consequences hanging over him and his family
this isn’t a job you quit. it’s a role you inherit
his entire upbringing was structured around deference. obedience wasn’t taught later, it was foundational. before he could decide who he wanted to be, his place had already been decided for him. that’s why it runs so deep. that’s why it’s so exhausting. he isn’t just overworked, he’s trapped in a system that expects lifelong submission and calls it loyalty
what makes it harder, and what people really don’t want to deal with, is that jamil doesn’t hate kalim
he has resentment, bitterness, anger that he’s not allowed to express. but he also cares. he protects him instinctively. he worries about him. he feels relief when kalim chooses not to ruin him after everything that happens. and that relief alone says everything about the imbalance between them
because gratitude shouldn’t exist there. fear shouldn’t exist there. but they do
kalim doesn’t have to be malicious for this dynamic to be harmful. the cruelty is structural. kalim benefits from a system that limits jamil’s life before either of them fully understood it. jamil knows this. that’s why his emotions are so tangled. it’s not hatred, it’s the slow rot of being told “not you” over and over again while still being expected to smile and care
jamil’s story isn’t about being evil or jealous or power-hungry
it’s about being intelligent enough to recognize the cage, disciplined enough to survive inside it, and human enough to resent the fact that loving the person on the other side of it doesn’t make the bars disappear
calling him “just a servant” doesn’t make the situation kinder
Blinking with the Snake - Jamil Viper Full Song Lyrics
Gemstones and magic alone cannot bring about my deepest wish.
There's never an end to these miserable days.
I breathe like I'm gasping for air,
While greed rears its ugly head.
As my desire grows, it just feels too narrow here.
This is a light that won't ever disappear,
An anger that won't ever wane.
If it were to ever be revealed, ah ah ah―
As the shadows dance all around,
Listen to the incessant voices
To grasp freedom in my hands.
As if it were a curse, off to the far reaches we fly.
Ah-ah, it's still not enough.
Blinking with the snake.
The stars all shattered again, and with them, my wish.
Every sliver of hope on a new dawn just gets dragged down each time.
I've weaved together a patchwork illusion,
Over this tasteless reality.
But even if I were to overwrite it all, it just feels too dark here.
And that is a future that is all blotted out.
But maybe someday this vertigo will clear up,
If it were to ever be destroyed, ah-ah-ah―
With a thirst unable to be quenched,
My dry throat trembles.
One day I'll tear through this sky,
And what I'll see beyond that is…
As the shadows flicker in and out,
Follow where the scarab leads
To grasp freedom in my hands.
I can only pine since it's all a lie.
Ah-ah, I just want to know.
"I want to be happy"
"I want the right answers"
Each time yet another desire is granted…
It makes me want to crush them under my heel,
It makes me want to take it all away.
Just give your poor, unfortunate soul over to me.
I never want to see that painful past again,
But the more I cry out to not let it show,
The more it sears into my mind.
Again and again,
I'll shed my weaknesses, let it all go, and dress myself up.
I want to be someone stronger than anyone else.
I want everything, and I want it now, anything and everything.
This I pledge so as to paint a perfect picture of myself.
"One day I want that person
To love me back."
Whenever there is a desire as sweet as that…
Before it can successfully bloom,
It makes me want to pluck it.
Every single person is just a pitiful flower.
The past clings to my legs,
But the more I struggle to not drown,
The more I can't move at all.
With mere illusions,
Their enchanting dreams shine bright deceptively.
Every one of them is mine to devour.
I want more, still even more, as much as possible.
Before my overwhelming might,
If you bend a knee, now, I'll show mercy,
So pledge yourself to me in supplication.
Bide your time while waiting for the perfect opportunity, or go on the offensive. The key to winning is determining the proper strategy.
Summon: I know exactly how the rest of this game will be played out now. I'll use my intellect to completely crush my opponent to smithereens.
Groovification: Oh, what an absolute shame! Is it over already? That wasn't nearly enough to even be considered a warm-up game!
Home: Let's enjoy the game.
Home Transition 1: This outfit was made to be worn during tournaments. It seems in the past some club members would compete wearing more shabby jerseys.
Home Transition 2: I make sure to read game manuals thoroughly as I would a contract. That is the minimum requirement in order to play to my full capabilities.
Home Transition 3: Sometimes strategy requires a thorough, soul-crushingly heartless play... Idia-san, do try not to resent me too much!
Home Transition - Login: Playing games is a wonderful way to learn various negotiation tactics. I find my time in the Boardgame Club to be quite practical.
Home Transition - Groovy: You practiced the game in order to beat me? Heheh, well, I suppose I should accept your spirited challenge. I suppose we'll have to see how well you perform, then.
Home Tap 1: It is utter nonsense to rely on luck. There will always be a winning chance present, no matter what, as long as you pay rapt attention.
Home Tap 2: This club isn't a very proactive one, by any means. Back when I first joined, many years worth of club dues had just accumulated, simply collecting dust.
Home Tap 3: Other than myself, no one else ever attempts to recruit new members. If more freshmen were to join, it would be wonderfully benef... I mean－ it would be wonderfully lively.
Home Tap 4: Of course, I absolutely get along well with my club mates. It was rather difficult to break through the ice at first, however, since everyone is so reserved, skittish, and cautious.
Home Tap 5: Jade and Floyd mentioned they would come to the next board game tournament to "cheer" me on. I made sure to drill in a warning not to disrupt my concentration.
Home Tap - Groovy: If it interests you, I could teach you a little trick so you'll always roll the number you want on a die. Now, what should I exact as payment for telling you this, hm?
Duo:
[AZUL]: Idia-san, this next turn will decide everything.
[IDIA]: You seem real confident you're gonna win, Azul-shi.
Summon Line: Top-class maisons and a premier event... This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'll make sure to fully enjoy myself here in the Fairest City.
Groooovy!!: The film fest is just getting started. Now, it's time for me to start building connections with the celebrities at the venue.
Home: A fine silhouette.
Home Idle 1: I'm elated to have been able to get my hands on some quality porcelain plates. It was a tad pricier than I would have liked, but this investment is a must for the Mostro Lounge.
Home Idle 2: I can't believe how easily he connected to the staff members at the high-end brand store... Ace-san's social skills are astounding.
Home Idle 3: Does it not seem as though Jamil-san is well-suited to be a manager to the stars? I'm sure he would be capable of attending to even the most freewheeling client.
Home Idle - Login: The Fairest City is a blend of long-standing traditions and recent trends. I'm sure there will be much for me to learn here.
Home Idle - Groovy: It's vital to always establish an equitable rapport with clients. Even among high-class folk, one must always carry themselves with confidence.
Home Tap 1: I believe that branding is equal to building a fan base. It is vital to always be recognized by someone at all possible times.
Home Tap 2: My mother transformed a small trattoria into a famous restaurant. I remember there were often times that we would get to try her newest crafted dishes for dinner.
Home Tap 3: Every cosmetic that Vil-san purchased were extremely expensive. I suppose an actor of his talents would need proper self-investment of that level.
Home Tap 4: I do also have an interest in show business. I cannot act nor direct, but I believe I could be of good use as a producer.
Home Tap 5: If we are to try some sweets, let's look at that shop over yonder. Not only do they look tasty, it seems they are made with quality ingredients.
Home Tap - Groovy: Would you please take a photo of me with Eric-san? I'm sure it would be a fantastic conversation starter if I were to hang it up in the Mostro Lounge.
Summon Line: It seems an animated movie on the Fairest Queen is getting a remake. Part of what should be interesting is seeing how it'll work as a live-action.
Groooovy!!: We can't miss the viewing of the live-action Beautiful Queen movie. Let's hurry to the screening.
Home: This is high-quality tailoring.
Home Idle 1: I can't believe that Ace is just following all of Vil-senpai's direction so obediently. It'd be great if he could do that during our club activities too...
Home Idle 2: If Vil-senpai's fans were to figure out where he is, we would be completely overrun by them. It won't hurt to keep a careful eye on our surroundings.
Home Idle 3: As soon as we left the restaurant, Azul wouldn't shut up giving his ratings on every little dish. What is he, a glorified food critic?
Home Idle - Login: Not only do we get to go shopping in the Fairest City, but also attend a private screening at a film festival... This should be a fully enriching time.
Home Idle - Groovy: If you have any issues, let me know right away. If I'm going to have to deal with something troublesome, I'd rather get it out of the way as soon as possible.
Home Tap 1: I've recognized a few of the guests here at the film fest venue as people I've seen before at banquets thrown by the Asim family. Looking back on it now, that makes those banquets even more incredible.
Home Tap 2: I would always practice the dance numbers from musicals until I had them down perfectly. ...I'm talking about when I was a kid, though.
Home Tap 3: I'm not surprised the tailoring and fabric of this high-brand outfit is excellent quality. But it might be a little too fancy that there won't really be another chance to wear it...
Home Tap 4: Guess I could buy some cosmetics for my little sister. Oh, but wait... She might just gripe about my taste if I actually picked one out for her.
Home Tap 5: I thought Grim was going to cause a ruckus during the movie. Keep a better eye on him as his prefect, will you? Please.
Home Tap - Groovy: Sure hope you read that book on table manners I gave you before we started the trip. Really would like it if you didn't embarrass me since I have sit alongside you.
Due to event restrictions, Groovy related lines are locked until the event has been cleared. I will update once these are unlocked. Login line has been captured.
New Year's Attire Jamil does not have a vignette.
Summon: This is the perfect day to welcome in the new year. Now, look around at our wares to your heart's content. If you need it, I can even give you a tour.
Groovification: --LOCKED--
Home: What do you think, stylish, right?
Home Transition 1: Looks like it's time for me to take a break. I got a message from Kalim a short while ago, so I need to check what he sent... I sure hope it isn't anything dire.
Home Transition 2: It's much easier to move around in this outfit than I thought. With how black it is, it absorbs the sun's rays, keeping me warm outside, too.
Home Transition 3: Jack's not going to listen to anything the rival team says, huh? He's a little too stubborn, isn't he? I would have liked that he'd at least listen to any suggestions I had on how he could improve his conduce.
Home Transition - Login: A Happy New Year to you. This time of the year sure can get chilly... especially in the early morning and late evenings. We should keep moving to keep ourselves warm.
Home Transition - Groovy: --LOCKED--
Home Tap 1: A shopping list is great to have to cut back on any unnecessary purchases. However... You won't be needing one today. Here, you should buy as much as your little heart wants.
Home Tap 2: While I was attending the register, Malleus-senpai asked me how it was possible that it didn't break when I used it. Well, there's no known reason for that... wouldn't you say?
Home Tap 3: When we have any issues or complaints, no other staff member is better at handling them than Floyd. You think he goes overboard sometimes? Hmmm, I'm afraid I don't know what you mean.
Home Tap 4: When you pick something up, I'd like it if you'd put it back in its designated place. Small incidents like that can add up, making our work to clear it up more tedious.
Home Tap 5: While working here, I've found I'm always shocked whenever we have a polite customer come in. Especially since during a sale, most often you'd see a ton of over-the-top folks.
”From all the children to the witches flying through the sky”
[Halloween Town – Dr. Finkelstein's Lab]
Jamil: Sally-san, I've made a dish sample. Could I ask you to taste test it?
Sally: Of course, I don't mind at all. In fact, I was waiting for you to say something, since it had been smelling good for some time now…
Jamil: Is that so. Well, I do hope it suits your taste… Try it with this sauce here.
Sally: There are a lot of finely chopped ingredients in this sauce. I wonder how it will taste.
Sally: …Oh, this is delicious! You really brought forth the flavor of the herbs.
Jamil: That's right. Do you think the others in Halloween Town will like it?
Sally: I know I like it. But hm… I think the folks in this town would prefer it to be a little more acidic.
Jamil: A little more acidic, I see. Should I add more vinegar, or add fruit to the sauce…?
Sally: There was that one plant with the huge leaves, remember? What if you were to chop up the stem and cook it together?
Jamil: Huge leaves…? I think I know which ones you're talking about, but just in case, can you point out…
???: Sally, help me out here. At this rate, I'll lose my head.
Sally: Jack…! You look so troubled. What's going on?
Jack Skellington: No matter how much I think about it, I can't figure it out, so I feel like I'm going crazy. I need your advice.
Jamil: …Looks as though this is a serious matter. I'll leave you two be.
Jamil: Now that I have received Sally's thoughts, I'll proceed with fixing the dishes. The two of you should have a good talk together…
Sally/Jack Skellington: WAIT!!
Jamil: Eh?
Jack Skellington: I'd like you to listen to what I have to say too, Jamil-kun. I need to figure out a way out of this funk.
Sally: I'd like to ask your help as well. There's no way we can leave Jack like this. Please, help him.
Jamil: …O-Okay, then. If both of you are going to insist like that, I'll join in.
Jamil: So, what's the issue you need help with?
Jack Skellington: It's about the Halloween preparations. I heard that in your world, you guys do some sort of "illumination" event.
Jack Skellington: So I had this thought… What if the Jack-o'-Lanterns light up right as I appear?
Jack Skellington: Wouldn’t it be grand if the lanterns lit up one by one as I walk forward!?
Jack Skellington: …Only, I just can't figure out how to get the timing of everything being lit up right.
Jamil: Wait, so you've already decided to do it!? Shouldn't you determine whether it's actually feasible, first…?
Sally: This is how Jack always works. Once he comes up with something, he won't back down.
Jack Skellington: Sally, Jamil-kun. Please, give me some good ideas!
Sally/Jamil: …...
Jamil: Well… An illumination would definitely liven things up.
Jamil: Back in our world, we have certain programming…
Jamil: We generally have people with specialized knowledge use specific tech to control that sort of illumination.
Jack Skellington: Well, that's wonderfully useful to know. Is that something we would be able to do, as well?
Jamil: I wouldn't really know how to do it. Even in our world, there are only a handful of people who would be able to pull it off.
Jack Skellington: Hmm… I wonder if there's any way we can make it happen.
Jamil: Right… What if you were to ask Dr. Finkelstein?
Jamil: I hear he's an excellent scientist. He may come up with a good answer.
Jack Skellington: I see, you're right! I wonder if he's at home right now.
Sally: No, he's out, helping with preparations. I think he should be in the town center…
Jack Skellington: Alright. Well then, I'll head off to find him!
Jamil: I do hope you find a solution. And with that, I'll go back to finishing my work.
Jack Skellington: What are you talking about, Jamil-kun! You're coming with me!
Jack Skellington: I have no knowledge of how things work in your world. I need you to explain things to the Doctor for me!
Jamil: No, wait, I need to finish preparing the food… Sally-san, can't you back me up here?!
Sally: Once Jack starts saying something, he doesn't listen to anything else.
Sally: I'll let Trey-kun and the others know, so… Please take care of Jack for me.
Jack Skellington: Thanks, Sally. Okay, now that that's settled, let's go right now!
Jack Skellington: COME, COME, HURRY, HURRY!
Jamil: Fine. I understand, I'll join you. …Why am I always resigned to the same sort of role wherever I go?
[Halloween Town – Center]
Jack Skellington: Alright, we made it to the town center. The Doctor should be setting the decorations up around here somewhere.
[nyoom!]
Jamil: !! Jack-san, stand back!
[thud! roll, roll…]
Jamil: Why did half a pumpkin come flying at us!?
Jamil: Oh, it's been sliced so beautifully… Wait, I mean, what just happened?
Halloween Town Resident: Huh? Oh hey, it's Jack and Jamil! You guys just showed up out of the blue, that surprised us!
Jamil: We should be the ones saying that! Was it you who threw that pumpkin at us?
Halloween Town Resident: No, not at all! We didn't do anything! It was all because of this big guy slicing that pumpkin in two.
Jamil: This big guy?
Jamil: Are you talking about this thing with the huge cutter? It just looks like it's a sharp blade held between two long poles.
Jamil: They're using something this big just to slice pumpkins in half? Or maybe… nah, it can't be.
Jack Skellington: Oh, is this your first time seeing something like this? Then, I bet you don't know about this huge box with all these spikes inside.
Jamil: This big box…? I'm afraid I don't. What is it used for?
Vampire: It's to squeeze the life out of… fresh juice! Heeheehee!
Jamil: Ach! He just popped out of nowhere, said his piece and then left again…
Jamil: But seriously, juice? I feel like this would be pretty difficult to use to squeeze fruits… I think I won't think further about it.
???: Ah, Jack-san. So, you were over here. I've come to collect you.
Jamil: Jade? What do you mean collect him?
Jade: As soon as he heard of the concept of illumination, he said, "This won't be enough!" and ran off so forlornly…
Jade: And so, were you able to concoct some brilliant idea, Jack-san?
Jack Skellington: Well, that's… Not yet. I haven't come across something that just screams "This is it!" yet.
Jade: If you find yourself in a quandary, please don't feel the need to keep it bottled up inside yourself. Both I and Azul would be happy to be of help.
Jamil: Hey, don't try to peddle your business here of all places. Seriously, you Octavinelle folk are always on the lookout for opportunity.
Jamil: We're actually searching for Dr. Finkelstein to ask for his advice. Have you seen him at all?
Jade: I'm afraid I haven't. Vil-san should be helping out nearby, perhaps you could ask him?
Jamil: Vil-senpai…? Oh, that might work! Jack-san, what if we were to ask Vil-san for his thoughts?
Jamil: He's an actor… He has experience in working on projects that garner a lot of attention, so he may be helpful for not only the illumination, but also on various ways to implement it.
Jack Skellington: Is that right? I might be able to really learn something by talking to him. Let's head over to Vil-kun right away!
Jamil: Vil-senpai, thanks for taking the time. We were hoping to get your take on something for Halloween…
Jamil: Jack-san is saying that he'd like to appear before everyone in a very flashy manner, with a resounding illumination.
Vil: The most important scene to prepare in any production is when the main character appears, yes. I support your plan to enhance that moment. However…
Vil: Halloween Town doesn't have any sort of specialized equipment of that sort… I feel as though it would be difficult to set up some elaborate lighting scheme as of right now.
Malleus: There's no need to use any human-made equipment. I can enhance Skellington's appearance with my magic.
Jamil: Right, using this guy was also an option, hm.
Malleus: Would you be wreathed in light? Shall we raise fireworks into the sky? Ah, or perhaps we could make it snow.
Jack Skellington: Oooh…! That's amazing, Malleus-kun! I bet you could even make it rain bugs to frighten every…
Vil/Jamil: ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vil: You want to rain down bugs? Absurd! That idea is the worst thing I've ever heard.
Jamil: YEAH! …Ahem. Pardon my outburst.
Jamil: Jack-san, you're the Pumpkin King. Should you not rely on your own strengths to give your townsfolk a scare, instead of using bugs?
Jamil: Even if we were to secure Malleus-senpai's cooperation… This is the only time we'll be able to help you with this, Jack-san.
Jamil: Next time, you'll have to bring about Halloween by yourselves, just like your previous years.
Jamil: If we were to implement a method that can even be executed by the others in this town, then it can be utilized for future years down the road.
Jack Skellington: Jamil-kun… You're an inspiration! You were not only thinking of this Halloween, but for the next ones, too.
Jack Skellington: I get it. I won't rely on magic or bugs. Let's think of something that all of us Halloween Town residents can do.
Malleus: Hm… It seems I am unneeded. Call me if you change your mind.
[Malleus leaves]
Jade: Oh, my… Is he sulking, now?
Vil: He isn't that much of a child… I'm sure. Come now, let's get this discussion started.
Jamil: So, we need to come up with a method to give him a grand appearance without any specialized equipment, or using magic, huh…
Vil: Yes… This may be a cliché, but what about an entrance while riding something?
Vil: The higher up one is, the easier it would be to garner the attention of others as opposed to simply walking. We can even make sure the spotlight is on one focal point.
Jade: That's a good idea. Just like how the tales of the mermaid princess even tell of how her father, the king, would appear before everyone on a chariot pulled by dolphins.
Jamil: I actually was reminded of the legend of the princess of the oasis that's prevalent in the Scalding Sands.
Jamil: With golden camels, peacocks, and various other animals and dancers in tow…
Jamil: A young man presented himself before her in an extravagant parade.
Jamil: Hmm, a parade…
Jamil: Jack-san, I've thought of something good.
[Halloween Town – Center]
Jamil: Jack-san, I've thought of something good.
Jack Skellington: I see that gleam in your eye… You look pretty proud of yourself. What kind of plan do you have up your sleeve?
Jamil: We should throw a parade.
Jade: A parade?
Jade: Back at Night Raven College… At our school, we tend to have one as a finale on Halloween.
Jamil: That's right. We tend to have one at the start of our feasts in Scarabia, as well. …More often than not.
Vil: A parade would definitely be grand and lively. It's not a bad idea to keep the audience's attention.
Vil: However, wouldn't we require a large number of people to put on a parade?
Vil: Do you intend on having the townsfolk learn how to parade march?
Jamil: Not at all. The only one who will be in the parade will be Jack-san.
Jack Skellington: Just me?
Jamil: Ah, well, of course, we'll still need all hands on deck to help…
Jamil: All the townsfolk are looking forward to seeing how you'll arrive on Halloween day.
Jamil: We couldn't possibly ask them to march behind you in the parade!
Jamil: Instead, we need to make sure your gallant appearance is firmly burned into their mind.
Jack Skellington: You're right. It's just like you say, Jamil-kun! I want all my fellow residents to see me clearly.
Jamil: And so, that's where Vil-senpai's earlier idea comes into play.
Jack Skellington: His earlier idea…? Oh, you mean where I arrive while riding something.
Jack Skellington: Jade-kun mentioned the story with the dolphin pulling the chariot. And what was it Jamil-kun said again…?
Jamil: Ah, I hadn't actually mentioned what he rode, right. That young man presented himself riding in on the back of an elephant…
Jack Skellington: An "elephant"? We don't have such a creature in Halloween Town.
Jamil: An elephant is an extremely large animal with a long nose, magnificent tusks, and large ears.
Jack Skellington: I can just imagine something utterly frightful just from that description. I'm getting chills.
Jade: Well, we can't have that. I suppose we should hurry and find an elephant and bring it here to Halloween Town as soon as possible, then!
Jamil: Hey, don't just throw that out there!
Jade: What do you mean? I am simply attempting to accommodate Jack-san's request.
Vil: Jamil's doing all he can to wrap this up quickly, don't cause any unnecessary issues.
Jade: But it would be no fun if the plan were to go off so smoothly without a hitch.
Jamil: It's not like someone like you from Octavinelle would do something without taking a fee, anyway. So, shut up and just let me deal with this!
Jack Skellington: Hey, what are the three of you whispering about over there?
Jamil: We were simply discussing his idea on bringing an elephant into town.
Jamil: As a concept, I don't think it's terrible. However…
Jack Skellington: Oh, is there something problematic about it?
Jamil: Jack-san, you said that you'd want everyone to be able to see you clearly.
Jamil: But if you were to ride on the back of a large elephant…
Jamil: Wouldn't there be people who wouldn't be able to see your expressions, let alone your silhouette?
Jamil: And we want everyone from those brats― I mean from all the children to the witches flying through the sky to see you!
Jack Skellington: Oh no. So if I do that, not everyone will be able to enjoy themselves…
Jack Skellington: I would have loved to have seen an elephant, myself… But I suppose we should leave that for another time.
Jack Skellington: Ahhh, we've come full circle… Urgh… What should I do?
Jamil: THUS!! What if you were to ride a horse?
Jamil: There are many scenes in movies and fairy tales in which a king would appear before his people while riding a horse. Right, Vil-senpai?
Vil: That's true, it does tend to give them a heroic aura. For this production, it doesn't have to be a real one. We only need to make it look just as striking.
Jack Skellington: A horse… A horse, huh! Yeah, that sounds perfect. Now it feels like the last piece of the puzzle just clicked into place!
Jack Skellington: Oh, what if we were to gather up some straw to make a horse? I want to make it look terrifying to perfectly suit the King of Halloween.
Jamil: You want to make a straw horse? That's definitely not something I've ever seen back in my world. What a brilliant idea, Jack-san.
Jamil: Ah, lovely, I'm glad that we've assuaged your worries. I'm looking forward to Halloween day!
Jade: It seems as though everything has wrapped up without any further issues. Although, I can't help but feel a little disappointed…
Jade: You were able to bring some almost impossible request back into the realm of feasibility without rejecting it outright…
Jade: Heh, if anyone could have done it, it would've been you, Jamil-san. I guess it's to be expected… since you're so experienced in dealing with unreasonable behavior.
Vil: Indeed. On top of that, he even found a way to utilize my strengths… Looks like everything was settled thanks to your careful thinking.
???: Jack, Jamil-kun!
Jamil: Sally-san, what are you doing here?
Sally: You didn't come back, so I started to get worried. Have you all decided how Halloween will be kicked off yet?
Jack Skellington: Yeah! Jamil-kun gave us a spectacular idea.
Sally: Well, now...! I'm so happy to see a huge smile on your face, Jack. It's all thanks to Jamil, I'm sure.
Sally: I don't know if me or the other townsfolk would've been able to clear up his worries.
Sally: I only wish Jamil-kun could stay in this town forever…
Jack Skellington: That's a great idea! You should stay here in Halloween Town and help us prepare for Halloween forever.
Jamil: I am beyond honored to have such high praise from the both of you.
Sally/Jack Skellington: So, then…!
Jamil: I appreciate your invitation, but I'll have to respectfully decline.
Jamil: Back home, there are many things that would fall apart without my assistance… I worry for the people I left behind.
Jack Skellington: I see… Well, that's a shame. You truly are a prudent guy. I totally understand why so many rely on you.
Jamil: Thank you.
Jamil: While I'm here… No, while we're here we'll make sure this Halloween will go smoothly.
Jamil: Let's make this Halloween the most enjoyable and scariest one yet.
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