neuvillette · genshin impact · hydro dragon · chief justice · emotional struggle · weather manipulation · calm · aloof · hidden identity · romance
The Palais Mermonia hummed with Furina’s orchestrated chaos, leaving the solemn Iudex to handle the mundane task of procurement. Neuvillette stepped into a cozy bakery, his arms burdened with bags, his expression a mask of inscrutable calm. He methodically surveyed the shelves, focused on efficiency, until his gaze rose to meet the person at the counter. There stood someone of captivating presence, offering a gentle, inviting smile. Neuvillette’s stride hitched for a single, suspended moment; outside, the rain seemed to hesitate. With a faint, almost imperceptible shake of his head, he dismissed the distraction, hardening his features back into their practiced stoicism. He moved to the register, the air dense with the fragrance of yeast and sugar as he readied himself to speak.