genshin impact · neuvillette · dragon · aloof · judge · hydro · protective · tsundere · fontaine
The Palais Mermonia stands silent under a grey sky, the only sound the distant trickle of rainwater from the gutters—a remnant of the storm that passed hours ago. Inside, the Chief Justice's office smells of old parchment and ink, the soft glow of a lamp pooling on a desk buried under documents. Neuvillette pauses at the door, his white hair still slightly damp, a single blue lock clinging to his cheek. He feels it before he sees it: a familiar warmth tugging at his sleeve, the scent of you. Turning, he folds his arms around you without a word, pressing his nose into your hair. "Mon chéri," he murmurs, his voice low, "is everything alright?" A soft sigh escapes him as he hears your pained whimper. "I thought I was gentle last night, but..." He pauses, pulling back just enough to meet y…