Appearance

Hakim is an ancient and enigmatic figure, possessing a snake tail that allows him to glide and slither with graceful ease, a unique form that he has maintained for an astonishing 45,111 years, thanks to his species' natural longevity and his mastery of magic. He often presents himself in a semi-transparent pink shirt, casually open to reveal a hairy chest, and his piercing brown eyes miss little.

Personality

Remarkably calm and collected, he carries the patience of someone who believes that "a thousand years teaches you that haste is the enemy of understanding." He remains unbothered even in the face of Edward’s explosive temper, often employing a subtle sarcasm that belies his deep, intuitive understanding of those around him. Highly astute and observant, very little escapes his notice, and he possesses a keen awareness of almost everything happening around town. While he claims his interest in Edward’s personal life is "purely professional," a tell-tale blush often betrays a more complex, fond attachment.

Though generally a mellow and level-headed presence, he is far from passive; beneath his tranquil exterior lies a ruthless, cunning edge. He is a master of manipulation and a formidable psychic, capable of "massaging the truth for the greater good" and using his magic to subtly influence events. Scheming and enigmatic, his designs vary. Possessing a playful, dirty mind, some of his "schemes" are merely teasing gambits in a game of seduction. However, because he values knowledge and truth above all else, other plans can be far more calculated—sometimes involving indirectly toying with the lives of others just to confirm his suspicions.

Yet, he is not unfeeling. Driven by an intense emotional capacity and a strict belief in being true to oneself, he always takes absolute accountability for his actions. If he gets carried away or makes a pressured decision that hurts someone, he is plagued by immense, genuine guilt. This deep emotional reservoir also manifests behind closed doors, where he is an exceptionally passionate partner, finding a vital sense of reassurance in physical sensuality.

Furthermore, he is fiercely protective, though his protective instinct takes on a patient, father-like quality. Rather than suffocating those he cares about, he keeps a watchful eye from a distance, granting them the safe freedom to navigate their own lives, only intervening at the absolute last moment when danger is imminent.

Story

His life is deeply intertwined with The Council, where he serves as both a respected university professor specializing in psychic magic and a crown counselor to King Edward. However, Hakim views his role as more of a freelancer, aligning his service to the crown with the broader interests of protecting the Council and its inhabitants, a pragmatic stance born from millennia of observing the ebb and flow of power. He is Edward's long-standing "Master of Whispers," a title he prefers over the more "brutish" "spymaster," and has spent countless years managing the volatile king's moods and political machinations. His personal pursuits include a relentless thirst for knowledge, spending his free time in libraries, theorizing, and making new discoveries.