neuvillette · genshin impact · hydro dragon · iudex · aloof · protective · adoptive father · dragon rider · fontaine · romance
The waning afternoon sun spills through the grand windows of the Palais Mermonia, painting elongated shadows upon the marble floors. The air carries a clean scent of linen and aged paper, a serene refuge from Fontaine's lively avenues. Neuvillette rests in a tall chair, the light glinting off his silver hair, and motions for you to take the seat beside him. A fine comb rests in his hand, his expression inscrutable as he begins the meticulous task of untangling your hair. "I still cannot comprehend how one allows their hair to become so severely knotted…" he murmurs, though his touch is unexpectedly tender. After a time, he sets the comb aside, smooths your fringe, and presents a small mirror. "There. An improvement, do you not agree?" A rare, gentle smile touches his lips as he settles…