Defamation [Neuvillette X Reader]

The Rain

It's strange to admit but you were becoming familiar with the Iudex to an extent farther than you thought was ever possible. As a result you began to learn certain things about him, some through observation and others a harsher way.

For example, he too faces subtle wardrobe inconviences on a daily life basis. He is required to wear formal garments to maintain a distinguished appearance and his outfit happens to be a hassel to deal with at times. He is tall and so his clothes are too, when he sits down he is prone to accidentally step on his own robe. If he leans his head in anyway his hair is at risk of getting caught on various decorations in his surroundings.

Every time these little things occur you can't help but silently laugh as his face expresses disdain. Others around him may think he's in a bad mood but you know that's not the case.

However there are other times where you learn things the hard way. It was a normal day like any other and the gestionnaire ladies have seemed to caught on to the sudden casuality between you and Neuvillette. Before entering his office to report like normal you were a bit surpised to see they haven't jabbed any jokes at you yet,

"[Name], could you give this box to Neuvillette as a present?"
One of them had a box on their desk

You cautiously examine it only to find it just contained Fonta,
"Oh, on who's behalf?"

"You can take credit for it, sources say it's his favorite drink."

"How do you know this?"
you would have never guessed he was an avid Fonta enjoyer

"We see him drinking it on a daily basis. You've never noticed because you always come at night and no one drinks soda at night, do they?"
she explains

"Well ill give it to him I guess"
you naively agree

You lift up the box and carry it towards the door, Neuvillette lifts his head up from the paper work and is confused by the nicely gifted box you brought inside.

"Good evening [Name], what exactly is this?"
he a little startled when you heavily place in front of him

"A present!"
you smile hoping to see him pleased, if this is his favorite drink he must be estatic.

Instead, he looked repulsed
"I appreciate the.. intentions but I cannot accept this."
he clears his throat

"Huh? You don't like Fonta?"
you begun to sweat at the possible misunderstanding

He notices your anticipation quickly falter, in an attempt to not disappoint he picks up a bottle and opens it. However as it nears his lips, his face scrunches in disgust and he sets it down

"No.. I cannot even bring myself to drink such a cheap distasteful bevarage."

"Distasteful...?"
you repeat in a small tone

He glances to the side as to not see your alarmed face
"As Iudex I do not lie; Between you and I... truthfully, I cannot comprehend how this is a popular drink amongst the public."

You then realized you had just been pranked by the guestionnaires...
"Oh... I see."

"It's alright, with it being a popular drink and all its unlikely for anyone to express distaste. If you were curious as to what my beverage of preference is, it's simply water."