[LOCATION: Hallway of Mirrors]

GRIM: By the way, why are you still at school during winter break, too?

But as Grim asked that, the girls noticed that the students looked tense.
JAMIL: ... That's...
SCARABIA STUDENT C: .........
JAMIL: It will be quite a long story, I'm afraid.

The Ramshackle girls and Grim both looked uncertain at this, then the Scarabia students began to explain.

SCARABIA STUDENT A: (quietly) Everyone in Scarabia is... well, it's the Prefect's orders, so...
SCARABIA STUDENT B: (quietly) We can't go home even though we want to...
JAMIL: Shh! Enough, both of you. It is our fault in the first place.
Come, the food's gonna get cold. Let's head to Scarabia's dorm.
Scarabia is always warm despite the season. I think that it will feel a little bit like the southern islands, too.
GRIM: Yahoo! That's basically paradise~! Let's go!

"Is something so tempting like that really in this school?" The girls thought.

JAMIL: I'm sure that the Prefect will be happy to see you both, too.
You will come, won't you?

"Well, I suppose."

Jamil looked like he was taken back by something, but reassumed his composure.

JAMIL: I'll be happy to introduce you to him, ladies. Alright, let us head off to Scarabia.

[LOCATION: Scarabia Dorm]

GRIM: So this is what Scarabia looks like! Man, it's hot like you said it'd be!
JAMIL: It warms you up, doesn't it? Come, this way.

[LOCATION: Scarabia Dorm – Lounge]

(Clap, clap)

JAMIL: We have visitors! Everyone, play some music to welcome them.
GRIM: Nyahaha! So a famous guy like me gets this kinda treatment, huh!

"Actually, I think it's for ud, so don't get your hopes up Grim." Kate bluntly said.
JAMIL: Alright, enjoy the meal as much as you want.
GRIM: I'm diggin' in!
This is delicious! The aroma of spices after a bite... And the spicy after-taste...
The nuts and vegetables are all so good, and this one looks like a dumpling! Delicious!
JAMIL: We have some meat and soup, too. There are lots to go around, so have some more.
GRIM: (munch, munch) Eating as much as I can... I'm really in paradise, yanno~!

Then the group heard another person coming towards them.

KALIM: What's with all this ruckus, all of you?
SCARABIA STUDENTS: ...!! Prefect...!!
JAMIL: Kalim...

KALIM: What's the meaning of this, Jamil? I wasn't told that we'd be having guests!
JAMIL: There's a reason for this, Kalim...
GRIM: (quietly) Wh-what... Some scary guy's arrived...
KALIM: I believe I told you to tell me first if you're going to invite someone here! Because if you don't...
We could've prepared some more food and better music~~!
GRIM: Eh?
KALIM: Heya! Thanks for comin'! Sorry we couldn't prepare a parade to welcome you with!
I'm Scarabia's Prefect, Kalim Al-Asim. It's our first time meeting, right?
JAMIL: No, this isn't.

"He's right. We met before the Magift Tournament. We were looking for the culprit behind the accidents, remember? And we don't mind if there's no parade or anything." Justine reminded the prefect.

Kalim had a thoughtful look on his face before looking like he remembered something, smiling.

"Oh yes, we did! I never got the chance to say it, but thanks for finding and stopping the culprit. Alright, it's nice to make your acquaintance again!" Kalim greeted.

"It's nice to meet you." Stella said shaking his hand. "I know you heard of me before, but I'll reintroduce myself. Stella Rogers, Prefect of Ramshackle Dorm." At her introduction, the girls seemed to notice that Kalim had a slight blush on his face.

KALIM: Well, its nice to meet you too Stella! The food looks delicious as usual! Any trouble while making it, Jamil?
JAMIL: Just the usual. There's nothing dangerous on the plates, so you can rest assured. I've checked it for poison, too.
GRIM: Wha–!? Poison!?
JAMIL: Kalim is the sole heir to the Asim Family of the Land of Hot Sands, so it's not unlikely that there are people who will be targeting his life, you know?

"Oh, that would make sence. To be honest, my family had a fair share of attempts on our lives before." Minerva said surprising Kalim and Jamil.

"Same goes for the rest of us." Becky said.

Then Jamil gained an understanding look. "I can understand, you are a daughters of powerful people."
KALIM: Jamil's always exaggerating. As if there are people who would use poison to—Oh.
He started doing that ever since I was in a coma for like, two weeks four years ago.

JAMIL: You're safe exactly because we check for poison.
I make sure to check all your food for poison before I let you eat.
GRIM: Hey, in other words... The reason why you asked me to eat as much as I wanted was because you wanted to check for poison!?
KALIM: Ahaha! You don't have to be so worried! Anything that Jamil makes himself is safe~!
Jamil will never poison me.
JAMIL: Why state something so obvious?

GRIM: These guys... They look nice, but they're the most dangerous people I've encountered...!
KALIM: Oh yeah, Grim! Have you tried the blue cheese made from sheep's milk?
It'll be delicious if you pair it with a cracker!
GRIM: Hah? There's no way I'll eat something like—Don't just put it in my mouth! Hm–!?

KALIM: I see, I see~ It's delicious, huh! Have some more! Ahaha!
GRIM: AJKFNLKDMAL:FNL!!?!?!
KALIM: Keep the food and drinks coming! Make the music livelier~!
Today's a banquet!

As the party went on, Kalim stuck to Stella's side like glue. During that time, she spotted some firm fruit that looked like they were sparkling like jewels. Stella, at least a little curious, tried some and she fell in love with the taste. It was like biting into gushers followed by the taste of fruity gummies. But she knew the other girls would want to tease her later.

GRIM: I-I can't eat another bite... I feel like my tummy's about to burst...
That Kalim guy fed me a lot of blue cheese and crackers...
Eating what's offered to me is my policy, but that's too much, yanno...

KALIM: Hey, you two! Want some snacks? We've got ice cream~
Or would you like some fruits instead~?
We have pistachio and almonds, too! Would you like me to ask Jamil to get them?
GRIM: Wha–!? I'm so full I can't eat another bite, yanno~
KALIM: Really? I wanted you to have some since they were delicious.
Well, we'll be here in the dorm during break, so come visit anytime! Right, Jamil~?
JAMIL: Yeah, anytime.

"Oh, we never got to ask; Why won't you go back home, if I may ask?" Kate asked and Kalim gained a neutral look on his face.

KALIM: Hm? Ah... We had the Magift Tournament and tests recently, didn't we?
Our dorm didn't place in any of those.
JAMIL: .........
KALIM: That's why, I made a proposal. I'll have the students undergo special lessons during this break!
GRIM: Ya know, we didn't even get to play one real match during the tournament, so I'm a bit jealous, yanno? Because of the lack of students in our dorm, we had to be refs.
KALIM: Oh, yeah... I'm sorry to hear that.
JAMIL: We're thinking of holding study sessions and magic practice every day starting at 6 AM during the break.
GRIM: 6 AM every day!? That doesn't sound like much of a vacation, yanno?
Holidays are for taking a break. You can just do your homework after you've rested enough. Well, that's what Leona said at least.

JAMIL: I should've expected nothing less from that man...
KALIM: Ah, but... You do have a point, I guess...
Though my Dad does say that "Work with all you've got, and then play harder!" you know...?
Maybe being a little carefree like Leona says is a good idea.
Alright! I've decided, Jamil!
Let's take a break like planned. We can send the students home tomorrow.
JAMIL: Eh!?
KALIM: I'll tell them about this decision later.
Jamil, tell everyone not to be absent during dinner.
JAMIL: Y-yes... I'll do that.
KALIM: Oh, yeah! I'll tour you around Scarabia! I have something I wanna show you!

JAMIL: Kalim! The students aside, if you slack off, we really won't have a chance, you know?
KALIM: We have guests, you know? So it should be fine just for today!
JAMIL: Kalim...
KALIM: Fine, I get it. Don't be so mad. Alright, I'll go practice defensive magic, I guess~
I'm full already, so I'm good to go! Hey, is anyone free to spar with me?
SCARABIA STUDENTS: Yes, Prefect!

"Do you mind if we join in too? I don't want to get rusty either." Laura asked.

"Of course ladies. Give it all you got!" Kalim said.

Naturally, the girls amazed the other Scarabia students with her offensive and defensive abilities, they even asked her about their powers and strength which they were happy to describe once training was over.

Meanwhile, while no one was looking their way, Jamil seemed to whisper something to Kalim and he looked like he was agreeing to something. Then he walked over to the girls with a smile.

KALIM: Alright, training's over! Let's go Stella! I want to show you something.

He then took the female prefect somewhere else, and she felt embarrassed as the girls yelled 'Have Fun!'.

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In another room, Stella found herself and Grim in a treasure

GRIM: Wow. This is a lot of gold.
KALIM: Is it that surprising?
I heard that my Dad donated to the school to spice up the dorm when I got accepted, but...
GRIM: Just how rich are you!? Are you... are you a prince like Leona!?
KALIM: The Asim Family isn't technically a royal household, so I'm not a prince. Though I have a lot of relatives that are royalty.
GRIM: Asim...? But isn't your full name Al-Asim?
KALIM: The "Al" in my name means "son" according to our country's olden language.
And then, going back to my ancestor's names...
All of the male family members born into our lineage add "Al" to refer to themselves to indicate us as "son of" our ancestors.
In my case, our ancestor's last name is Asim, so adding "Al" to that makes me...

Kalim Al-Asim, which basically means, "Kalim-kun, a son of the Asim Family" got it?
GRIM: Heh... I've never even thought of names' origins before at all...
KALIM: Was it a bit difficult to understand since it's foreign? Welp, you can just call me Kalim!

Stella: Do you live in a castle or something, too?

KALIM: Nah, I don't. We only have about 100 servants.
GRIM: 100 is too much already! I only have seven, yanno?
Stella: Grim.
KALIM: I'm from a big family with over 30 younger siblings, you know?
It'll be hard to look after them if we didn't have that many servants.
GRIM: O-over 30!?
KALIM: Ah... or was it 40? I stopped counting when they reached 30!
I remember all their names and faces though! Ahaha~
GRIM: The scale of his family is so different compared to us...

"Well, I'm glad my dad kept his families small. It would draw attention for potential assassins, if I think about it." Stella said. "And no offense, but it sounds like your folks need a hobby." She said earning a confused look from Kalim.

"Why's that?"

"...Never mind."

KALIM: Jamil's father and mother are attendants to our family, too.
He's been by my side ever since we were little.
Jamil's an amazing guy, you know? He's smart, he's kind, and he's a great cook!

GRIM: True, the food a while ago was really delicious, yanno?
KALIM: Right? Then, have dinner with us, too, 'kay~?
GRIM: Y-yeah...

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Suddenly, Grim made an exclamation of fright and ran on top of the blonde's head.

GRIM: Th-there's a carpet moving on its own...!! It's a cursed carpet!!
KALIM: Oh, so that's where you were. I wish you'd wait where I left you.
CARPET: ~♪ ~♪
GRIM: What in the world is that!?
KALIM: This is the legendary Magic Carpet from the Land of Hot Sands!
I heard that it's a replica of the Magic Carpet that the King the Sorcerer of the Desert served used to fly in the sky.
KALIM: It's an heirloom passed on in our family.
CARPET: (nod, nod)

"Wow! I've heard of these, but this the first one I've seen." Stella said amazed.

"Oh, Carpet, this is Stella, the one I told you about." Kalim told the magic carpet.

Needless to say, Carpet took a liking to her already.

GRIM: Fly in the sky... You mean, it's similar to the brooms we use?
KALIM: Yup! Riding it is a lot easier than explaining.
The sun'll set soon, so let's go for a night walk! Come on, get on!
GRIM: Eh? Are you sure we won't fall off this thing...?
KALIM: It's alright! Trust me.
Alright let's go!

[LOCATION: Sky]

Stella hung onto Kalim as they flew into the sky. Although she rode on a plane before, it couldn't compare to this.

GRIM: Wha–!? We're really flying! We're up so high I can't even look down...!
The dorm's looking small already.
KALIM: How is it? Being up on the clouds feels like we're in a different world, right?

"Wow. The view is amazing."

KALIM: Ahaha, did you like it?
GRIM: This is the best~~!
KALIM: Being able to fly freely in the sky is good, huh? It makes me forget even the smallest of troubles.
Though Jamil tells me that I'm worrying too much sometimes.
I wish that he'd take it a little bit easy, too, you know...
GRIM: Wha–!? A bird I've never seen before is flying over there!
KALIM: Ah, you're right! Let's go see it!

Stella really did have the time of her life in the sky with Kalim.

[LOCATION: Scarabia Dorm – Hallway]

GRIM: That was really fun!!
KALIM: I'm so glad you liked it! It's dinner time before we know it, huh!

But just before Stella could talk more with Kalim, Jamil appeared.

JAMIL: Kalim! You're finally back. There's something I want to confirm before dinner, so can you come with?
KALIM: Yeah, sure! You guys wait at the lounge for a bit.

Stella nodded as she left with Grim to meet up with the other girls, but for some reason she felt that something was going to go wrong.

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Since I'm not leaving Jamil out of romance either, I need to know who's daughter I could put into the fanfic as an exchange student for him. Remember, it has to be a Marvel Hero's kid.
Plz comment and stay safe!