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"My name is Neuvillette. Thank you for your time in guiding me through your collection."

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The human woman before him held more than just a simple call as a librarian...there was a part of him, now having connected with his powers to its completion, that felt as though she was more connected to the current human world than others were.

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From those engagements...

Perhaps, he would enjoy the stories that are present to educate the youths and tickle the minds of adults.

He smiled.

"Yes...I would be grateful to read a classic as you recommend."

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The Dragon Sovereign offered a hand to the other.

"What is your name?"

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“You needn’t apologize.” His expression contained gentle concern. “I should not have queried further…” Neuvillette reached into his breast pocket to remove a handkerchief and handed it to him. “Please…tender your heart.”

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The Dragon Sovereign unfolded a hand for the architect to grab onto if he so needed it. His other hovered over a seemingly lonely back, a gentle, thoughtful placement made shortly after - somewhat uncertain in touch as Neuvillette was not one to often comfort others.

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A mirror image of the one before him, many years younger, reflected in his memory. The tears that rolled from his amber eyes and down into a more rounded jawline were clear…and certainly held a similar sorrow….though, far more raw.

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The reasoning for said murder was tossed aside for happenstance…its victims simply fitted a pattern.

And for that…their life was shortened.

The victims left behind…contained perhaps the most difficult testimonies to hear.

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-- The convoluted reasoning behind those motivations were often passion or fear-driven. Insecurities and anger held to a depth that he, as a non-human, would possibly never come to understand in his lifetime.

In this particular case…however…it was perhaps more tragic.
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|| Oh, thank you so much! That is very kind of you.
I hope you'll have a most wonderful weekend. ^^

-- "However, if there are any you would recommend, I would be happy to hear about them."

-- If you wish to talk about it, I would be happy to listen. Though, you are very much welcomed to forgo it as well.”

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“I would be happy to receive your guidance around Sumeru,” said Neuvillette, offering a kind look. “It seemed as if I cannot fully recall the details of the trial you speak of…however, it seems to be something that was very important to you. --

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Considering the situation, perhaps it was the most appropriate course of action…but Neuvillette was not one to shy away from more serious conversations…especially one of such deep sadness.

Still, he proceeded gently.

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-- and Fontaine’s circumstances. The comments seemed quite chipper, though, there was a tone of sadness underneath them. It seemed like an attempt to change the topic to something brighter….and the Sovereign wondered if it was healthy for the blonde to do such a thing…

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Did he wish to talk about it more…? Or did he wish to move on from the conversation…?

He always found himself in that spot when confronted with emotion.

Before he could reply, the architect had already moved onto addressing his earlier comments about Buer --