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It's a rarity that Neuvillette takes a day off but for the Spina Di Rosula, he makes an exception. So he arranged to meet up with Navia in front of the Court of Fontaine.
Navia arrives at the Court already seeing the Chief Justice in front of the door. "Good Morning Monsieur Neuvillette, I hope you didn't have to wait so long for me." She greets Neuvillette with a bright smile.
Neuvillette wishes Navia as well a good morning. "There's no don't need to worry, I just arrived here as well. We both arrived on time."
Before they make their way to Poisson, Neuvillette offers Navia that they eat something, since they will have a long day.
After a bit of hesitation, Navia agrees to the Invitation, so they get to a nearby Café. To Neuvillette's request they sit inside and are ordering their food and drinks.
Of course the waitress is nervous seeing the Chief Justice in this simple Café.
Such reactions makes Navia wonder, if Neuvillette is ever able to do something Mondaine like eating in a café without people being so caught off guard by it.
After all Neuvillette is the infamous Chief Justice of Fontaine and everyone here in Fontaine has a high amount of respect and admires him.
Navia feels the same about Neuvillette, she looks up to him for everything he has done for Fontaine.
While talking about their recent days at work, each of them listens closely to the others words with enthusiasm.
Of course Neuvillette is only allowed to speak about the paperwork's of the cases and vague details but from what Navia hears, this sounds like a lot.
Neuvillette could listen to Navia's words for hours and would never get tired of it. Especially with her charming and melodious Voice. He often catches himself smiling at her, not that it bothered him so much.
It's just when Navia questions the reaction, Neuvillette's face and ears start to turn red. "Well, why shouldn't I smile? The weather is beautiful and I'm here with you."
Now it's Navia's face who's heated up by Neuvillette's answer. "I- I feel honoured that my presence makes you smile." It's a rarity to see Neuvillette smile, so Navia tries to engrave this smile in her mind.
As they are finished with their meals, they start a light-hearted argument who is paying.
"Neuvillette, since it was you who invited me, the least I can do is to pay for our meals." Navia is already taking out her purse and waving for a waiter for the check.
Neuvillette then negotiates it by insisting that he should pay, since he was indeed the one who suggested to eat something. He as well has his purse out. "Please it's on me Miss Navia."
Yet in the end it is Navia who is paying and Neuvillette is already thinking of how to thank Navia.
Now that they are out of the Café, Navia thinks they should leave to Poisson now.
They enjoy their walk as they continue their conversations.
Navia mentions that Neuvillette is right with how great the weather is, so sunny with the birds humming in joy. "Guess we catched a lucky day to do all of this. Imagine it would rain right now."
Neuvillette reassures her that there for certain wouldn't be a reason for it to start rain and the weather will stay sunny.
As they arrived in Poisson, they discuss the future plans for rebuilding the area and helping the people in need.
Navia couldn't thank Neuvillette enough for helping her with this. Especially since it was Neuvillette who came to Navia to discuss it and not the other way around. "All these plans in your mind, will make life here so much better for everyone. How can I make it up to you?"
She's so grateful for this and cherishes his kindness. Deep down Navia hopes or knows that Neuvillette didn't just suggested his help for Poisson and it's people but for her as well.
Navia had to negotiate with Neuvillette that his offers would be generous but way too much to ask for it, yet his opinion couldn't be changed.
"Miss Navia, the people in Poisson need all the help they can get and with my power they can get the help they deserve." Neuvillette's voice was so sincere, firme and graceful. "So within my power, Miss Navia how can I help the people in Poisson?"
Just remembering it brings her a big smile on her face as she gazes at the tall man in front of her, who suggests future plans.
For these plans they also have to talk with the local people what they are currently lacking on or what they think could improve the quality of life for them.
Neuvillette listens closely to each complain or wishes the people have here. While so he also notices how Navia interacts with everyone here with an ease.These are her people after all, she knows them best and everyone here loves Navia.
Yvette for example is a very respectable engineer in Poisson and works under Navia with honour. Just like the local Diver Archenoul, speaks fondly of Navia
It didn't take a while before Neuvillette and Navia are swarmed around by Children, who are greeting them. It's mainly Navia who they surround and hug tightly.
One of the Children named Cava, smiles brightly as Navia is going near direction. "Miss Navia, Miss Navia, hello! It's so cool to see you here." Cava exclaims while also noticing Neuvillette standing right next to Navia. His excitement calms down and greets the Iudex more shyly.
This shift in act wouldn't be the first time since they arrived. At first a happy and open greeting towards Navia and then right after turning unintentionally stiff and firmly greet Neuvillette.
These changes in attitude is something Neuvillette got used to by now. It's also reasonable for why they do so. After all Neuvillette is a respectable and very important person in whole Fontaine.
While Neuvillette as well discuss with the local people, Navia catches her blue eyes starring Neuvillette. Navia reminds her self, how she sees him is far beyond just mere admiration.
Maybe, just maybe Navia sees the person behind the infamous Chief Justice. That that person is kind, gentle, thoughtful and caring and has the heart on the right place.
Maybe Navia is one of the few people who sees Neuvillette and not the Chief Justice far beyond his formality he wears in court or in the streets.
Without realising it, Navia is lost in her thoughts while her face is bright pink and smiles to herself.
Then after a bit Navia suggests that they should get back to Fontaine before the sun goes down.
"Yes indeed it must be already late by now and you are right we can continue another day." Neuvillette gazes at Navia as they make their way out of Poisson, Cava calls out for Navia.
So she halts and turns towards the young boy who holds something in his hands that looks like a flower crown. "Here Miss Navia, I made this for you. I hope you like it." Cava sounds a bit shyly as he presents her a crown made out of Rainbow Roses.
As Navia thanks Cava, she then also bows down to the kid, in a way that Cava can lay down the crown on her head.
When she stands up, Navia turns to Neuvillette, who looks at her with open eyes and mouth, yet is left speechless.
"How does it look?" Navia questions, to get a clearer reaction out of the white haired man.
"Phenomenal." Neuvillette blurts out without a second thought but then it dawn's, what he just said. He indeed thinks Navia looks phenomenal but, never expected to say it out loud.
Now with an uncertain mimic, Neuvillette tries to read Navia's face, who looks rather perplexed. Her blue eyes blink a few times before Navia finally speaks out and thanks Neuvillette for the compliment. "Wow, thank you Neuvillette...for calling me.. phenomenal with the crown."
They both then turn back to Cava to thank him sincerely for the flower crown and also waving goodbye to the young boy and everyone on their way.
As they walk through the fields, on their way back, they also admire the warm coloured sky, that's caused by the current sunsetting. To enjoy this moment fully, Navia asks Neuvillette if they could stop for a bit.
To think of, Neuvillette rarely has the opportunity to watch the sunset, especially such a pretty one. so of course he agreed to Navias suggestion.
"Very well, we can halt for a while and embrace this extraordinary scenery." Neuvillette looks up admiring the sky. His violet eyes also catches how the warm colours, behind Navia makes her look ethereal. This exact view is something he wants to engrave in his memory.
While Neuvillette gazes at the Navia, he notices how her lips move. For his luck, Neuvillette is able to read lips, so he can decipher her words as. 'How about we sit down for a moment to rest while looking at the sun setting?'
As Neuvillette agrees to Navia's suggestions they go to the nearest tree to lean their backs on. Now they admire the current dusk at its fullest.
Even he speaks to himself how pretty and extraordinary the view is. There is no way that he could've witnessed it while being stuck in the office. "Such beautiful moments are something we have to cherish."
Then Neuvillette feels how something or rather someone is leaning against his left arm and shoulder. A rather tired and sleepy Navia is right next to him, barely having her eyes open.
Neuvillette isn't sure what to do now, so he stares at Navia a bit confused. Even when he quietly calls her name, she doesn't respond.
It's obvious that she has fallen asleep after such a long day. To make it more comfortable for Navia, Neuvillette slowly moves her body from his shoulder, down to his lap.
The flower crown is now laying a bit unevenly on her head and a few hair strands are also loose. Neuvillette cares these strands behind Navias ear, so they are out of her way.
Even now, he isn't sure how to handle this situation. Should he continue trying to wake Navia up or let her sleep for while?
"Maybe you can rest for a while." Neuvillette murmurs to her, knowing she surely won't hear it. Alongside this, he looks up at the sky, that slowly is getting darker.
It would probably better for Neuvillette to carry her back to Fontaine, so she can rest longer. As for now he still sits in front of the tree caressing the golden hair of hers.
Even now so tired she is, for Neuvillette she still looks phenomenal and it's only one word of many that he could use to describe Navia and her beauty.
Neuvillette wants to engrave this moment in his mind, so he can remember this day even years later.