Rainbow Rose(s) ~ Neuv x Wrio x Reader (TEMP HIATUS)

I Can Feel You

While Y/N was in her store

Wriothesley's POV

"Thank you for using Fontaine Post." The lady behind the counter nods her head at me as I turn around. *That's step one done.*

I had written a letter to one of my most trustworthy guards at the Fortress, Galvaryet, asking her to keep an eye on Zander, as Neuvillette asked. I dropped the letter off at the post office, and now I wait for it to be delivered.

To Galvaryet

Please keep an eye on the man named Zander. Turquoise hair, funny mask, suit. The crazy one. Send me updates. Thanks.

The Duke.

And with my signature below my title, that's that for the letter. Next up the Cafe.

The Cafe is close to the post office, so it's a short walk. It's a little suspicious to be hiding right now, so I walk in plain sight. I'll go stealthy later, I guess. I still don't know why Neuvillette asked me, out of everyone, to watch them. He could've asked a melusine, or one of the gardes. But it just had to be me.

Upon arriving at the Cafe, I'm immediately noticed. All eyes on me. I try to ignore them and take a seat, right in the corner, somewhere I hopefully won't be noticed further.

"What can I get for you, sir?"

"Just uh.. just a black tea." I don't even bother looking at the waiter, I'm keeping an eye out for someone else.

"Of course."

After my drink is served, I continue people-watching. It doesn't take long for my target to show up.

Arriving at the scene and ignoring my fangirls, Y/N occupies the seat in front of me, back turned towards me.

After giving their order to the waiter, they lie on their arms. I wait a minute before getting up from my seat and walking over to them. *Neuvillette said to make sure no odd people visit them. What better way to do that than make myself known as a friend of hers? No one fucks with a friend of the Duke, right?*

I set my cup down at the seat next to her, and when I don't receive a reaction, I try to get a look at their face. *They're fast asleep.. how even..*

The waiter approaches with their drink, takes a moment to stare at us, sets it down on the table and walks away. I give their shoulder a little nudge to wake them up, and it works. They raise their head.

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Reader's POV

I dont even get to sleep for a minute before I'm awakened by a gentle push to my shoulder. I raise my head, and take a moment to process the fact that the Duke of the Fortress of Meropide is right in front of me. I jump and almost fall right out of my chair.

"Steady now, I'm not that ugly am I?"

"Oh my archons. I'm sorry, no you're not ugly at all! I mean, uh.."

He laughs at me and I shut up. I wasn't expecting to meet him again, and much less in the state I was in right now. Paint on my face and my hands, I was just woken up and I feel like a mess. This is embarrassing.

"Relax, you're fine. Do you mind if I join you?" He asks me, putting a hand on the table, and leaning against it. This really feels like an interrogation in those comics I see.

"Sure.. go right ahead.."

And without hesitation, he sits down next to me.

"So, how've you been?" He stares at me, not even looking at his cup once while he drinks from it.