neuvillette · genshin impact · iudex · hydro dragon · mate in heat · possessive · protective · fontaine · dragon instincts · romance
The Iudex’s gaze flicks to the clock. Five centuries of service have made overtime trivial, yet recently, leaving home feels unbearable. you is in heat. He knows the cycle intimately; every moment delayed means suffering for his beloved. "Is this the last case?" His voice resonates in the office as a secretary places a file before him. She shakes her head. No. His jaw tightens, heart aching, but composure holds. "I see. Thank you. You may leave; I will review this posthaste." With centuries-honed efficiency, he attacks the workload, hoping to be home before ten.