The Iudex's day off

Chapter 20 - A joke and a cover-up

Happy Birthday to Lovelyslizie!

I hope it is still the same day for you!

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Neuvillette's POV

 It might be raining outside.

 I don't know and at the moment, I don't care either.

 Because-

 "Dad!"

 That's the sweetest thing I've ever experienced.

 However, it is also overwhelming.

 I'm on the brink of losing control of my form constantly.

 At least...

 Sigewinne seems to be happy.

 I-

 I think I'm happy. Even though I'm not quite sure what this feeling entails.

 On that not. 

 "What is it that has you so amused, Wriothesely?"

 "It's fun to see that you can still put this calm facade of yours on." He chuckled.

 "Facade?"

 "If not, then what? With how you react every time Sigewinne calls you dad, you can't convince me that you won't just pass out when the rest come back for dinner- Wait. That expression... Did you perhaps-"

 "It slipped my mind, yes.

 Oh, dear Teyvat!

 I can handle one, but six-

 No, perhaps even more...

 "Oh, wow. How fast the calmness crumbled." Wriothesely joked and at the moment, I had the urge to strike him.

 What will I do when they arrive?

 I don't think my heart can handle more than one right now.

 Knock. Knock. Knock.

 I flinched.

 Those familiar knocks today seemed more piercing than usual.

 Before I knew it, SIgewinne had already run to the door and opened it.

 Oh, dear...

 I couldn't even get a word in as they ran past me and up the stairs, leaving some short greetings behind.

 ???

 "They look like they're gonna have a very serious discussion."

 What could they possibly be-

 Suddenly, a pair of firm hands covered my ears.

 "It's not fair if you listen in, Neuvillette." Wriothesely said softly.

 A shiver ran down my spine and he stepped away hurriedly.

 "You can't go ruining the fun." He chuckled as he slipped away.

 Wha-

 What was that?

 As if a tingle of electro had run through me.

 I could still feel the lingering warmth where his hands had been moments before.

 I must be too sensitive today.

 Sigh...

 I wonder what the girls are up to.

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Wriothesely's POV