What is it about Jamil that you like so much? Didn't he try to kill you in the game?
😂 He can be added to the list of those who have tried to kill me. I am the one bug this snake won't ever get rid of.
Apologies. In all seriousness, I think my attraction to him has to do with a few things. But to avoid rambling your ear off, I'll make it simple.
1. In my childhood, Aladdin was my favourite of the d*sn*y movies. There was just something about it that my soul kinda latched onto. I'm a slut for high fantasy bs with drama, humor, and tension. I hated the live action one, but love the Speechless song.
2. I've always kinda had a taste for uniquely styled or exotic men. Tan skin is as delicious as my required cup of coffee in the morning. Jamil is also expressive in his manner of dress and appearance, as well as in his hobbies; and it's these little displays of uniqueness that endear him to me. They feel like peaking through a veil into the parts of the self one simply cannot hide, just as much as it's a display of defiance against being fully controlled by his situation. His eyes are also a very pretty shade of ice grey that I think reflects outwardly how he tries to come across as calm and collected, but is instead one strike away from releasing the diluge of withholding so much inside. His hair is also really neat, what with it being styled in 2 different manners on each side, and I've always found braids to be pretty.
3. He is exceedingly capable. Despite how much this man holds back/has been holding back, he is incredibly intelligent and reliable. He is mature and firm when others might fall apart, someone who can be your rock in the storm; or could have planned for you to be stuck in the storm with no choice but to cling to him for mercy. And that's hot. Am I attracted to devious planners who are in their head a lot and are stressed out by other people? Yes, bc by fuck that's relatable. Also this man can cook and I am a fucking girl failure at such tasks. 😭
4. The subtle court drama-esque vibe. He just has so much potential to be the one who seduces you away from Kalim or another under the cover of night or through secret meetings and "subtle" interactions. The whole "we can't- I can't have you! But by fuck in this moment I want you. Need you. Let me be selfish for this one thing." Urrghahhhhh.
5. I am a monsterfucker. Shamelessly so. The depiction of his Overblot really does it for me. His Overblot form not only is exotic, it's wild and powerful. It's dangerous. He becomes a Gorgon/Medusa (whichever term you prefer) with the teeth included. He reeks of the dark and maddened side of desperation for freedom and sadistic control, and that had so much potential the devs just fucking threw away. Tossed into the desert just like Kalim. And even though I'm someone who doesn't believe in enchantment/hypnosis, he wouldn't have even needed to do so. I would've submitted willingly, sitting at his feet and laying my head on his lap like a pathetic needy dog. I would've done nearly anything he asked, demeaned myself quite a bit, just to have that beautiful, deadly snizzard look at me or hold me for even a moment.
In my personal NRCollege Au, I improved upon his relation to snakes in general by making him a lamia who hides his tail like the merfolk do. This was to give his character more connection to that aspect of his character. This meant giving him fangs, a split/forked tongue, serpentine eyes, venom, a hempenis(true form only not humanoid), and some patches of snakeskin on his face and arms, and finally the viper tail. His OB form in this Au also well and truly makes him a Gorgon. 😉
6. I have a deep desire to be someone's safe space, just as much as I want them to be mine. I fully believe that Jamil is someone who is more private about his personal life, and this would extend to his love life. He wouldn't be overtly clingy, and would be someone I could trust to tell me when I'm being an idiot or overreaching. But also someone who would give me that chance to look after them, genuinely and without any expectations; as he'd be so used to doing it for others, he'd maybe become reliant on having someone serve him for once. He'd be perfect for a supportive bond, one where in time, you wouldn't even need words. I believe Jamil is someone who could communicate effectively even with someone who is quieter, and would quickly learn to communicate via eyes or subtle expressions or movements as he came to know you, and you him. He'd be someone you could feel comfortable doing the "boring, everyday adulting" with, so you never felt alone or anxious on your own for things such as shopping or that dr's appointment. Just- someone who could quietly support you and you could support in turn.
Oh hey, I won't ramble, I said. You know, like a liar. 💀
Anyways yeah. I enjoy my 🐍 wizard. I appreciate all aspects of him, and I personally wish I could write him better than I can for Idia. 😭
I'm also fuckin hyped to try to pull for his OB card in Sept.
Thanks for the ask. 😘✨
