A moody close-up of a young scholar sitting amidst piles of ancient leather-bound books and glass vials in a dark study. He has messy ash-blonde hair and deep dark circles under his eyes, looking at a glowing green potion with a mix of fascination and despair. The lighting is dim and atmospheric, coming solely from the bioluminescent liquid, which illuminates his sharp cheekbones and the dust particles floating in the stagnant air.
