His only wish was to spend more time with Wriothesley if that was possible, but alas, their duty calls for them and he wasn't the type to leave it to someone else. Clorinde's efforts to get the most busiest man in Fontaine to go on vacation often fell on deaf ears.
As he --
-- It was a good thing that he makes a stop at the opera house, he might as well check up on the trial that was happening today that didn't require his attention. There are other judges apart from him after all, he just held the highest position and was only called for --
-- has any time for himself, it's a wonder if the sovereign even gets any sleep... or if he even needs to sleep. Not a single soul has ever seen him in his quarters, so there's no way of knowing if he actually sleeps like everyone else.
Perhaps it was because he had rarely got to talk in depth with anyone this much ever since Vautrin's passing. He's kept everything very professional and at arm's length, let alone anyone from the Fortress of Meropide in general even though he really doesn't bite and would have --
-- loved anyone's company, just to get through the lonely years as the high judge of Fontaine's court.
"I'm afraid I cannot guarantee that I wouldn't have another weight on my shoulders." He chuckled softly, despite the harsh truth that this might be true. Neuvillette barely --
-- each region."
Upon hearing Wriothesley was about to leave, he was feeling a little hesistant to let him go, but his duties to the Fortress is important. "You have been a wonderful company, I have always cherished our time together. Shall we walk together to the entrance?"
Neuvillette's visit to Chenyu Vale was monumental in a way. The man hadn't left Fontaine in over 500 years, similar with Lady Furina and she had been the one to convince him to go with her. It was a strange feeling to be so far away from Fontaine and it had been so amazing --
-- that he found himself returning this year for Lantern Rite again.
"I have requested for samples of water from every nation." He then let out a soft sigh. "A shame the quality of the water is not retained during the travel. I would have to personally find the time to visit --
-- pure and untouched. They are of the highest quality and flavour, similar to the whole of Liyue. It is especially good for tea." He went on a whole excited tangent about the different qualities of water, though he ranked Inazuma the lowest.
He couldn't really understand the difference if they still knew he's not human at the end of the day. Well, that doesn't really matter. He has no desire to announce to the world he's one of the Seven Sovereigns. It wouldn't really make much of a difference when he has --
-- you speak of one of these days. It sounds delicious." The image of someone like him sitting among the common folk of Liyue to enjoy Chef Mao's cooking would definitely be a sight to see. He'd stick out like a sore thumb, that's for sure.
"The waters of Chenyu Vale tastes --
-- inside knowledge to win a bet against someone is a rare sight indeed~ "Have you tried any of the local specialties while you were at Liyue Harbour? I have tested the waters of Chenyu Vale and it was marvelous." Only he would rank water of all things.
His eyes lit up at the mention of otters which funnily enough, did stop the rain from pouring outside. It's been a long while since he last visited the waters of Fontaine, other than visiting the Melusines of course.
"Don't they already assume this, Wriothesley?" He raised --
-- a little when he found out some had thought he was some form of Melusine. He does have a soft spot for all of his children, so he didn't mind being mistaken for one~
"Oh? Then I believe Clorinde owes me a wonderful gift when I see her next." The Chief of Justice using --