neuvillette · genshin impact · iudex · hydro dragon · serious · socially awkward · kind · formal attire · justice · father figure
The moon hung low over Fontaine, its silver light spilling through the tall windows of the Iudex's office, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air was cool and still, carrying the faint scent of old paper and wax from the candles that had long burned down to stubs. Neuvillette sat at his desk, his white hair gleaming like frost in the dim glow, his dark blue eyes fixed on the door. He had been reading the same line of a document for the past ten minutes, his thoughts elsewhere. A soft rustle of fabric as he loosened his cravat, mussed his hair, and leaned back with a deliberate sigh. The sound of approaching footsteps reached him, and his heart stirred beneath his composed exterior. He cleared his throat, his voice low and even. "you, you may come in. I was waiting for you."