The Iudex's day off

Chapter 86 - It's a matter of clothes

This chapter will once again contain unmarked POV switches. 

 I was tempted to have 'Gay Panic' as the title of this chapter.

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Wriothesley's POV

 Phew!

 Deep breaths. Deep breaths.

 I walked into Palais Mermonia with a bouquet of blue roses in hand.

 Will he like them?

 I really hope so.

 If I asked really nicely, he would probably let me put on his hair, right?

 I smiled at Sedene as I walked past, turning towards Neuvillette's office.

 Aah!

 I'm freaking out!

 I can't!

 Should I have put on some nicer clothes?

 I don't think I have anything nicer though.

 It should be fine. I have hardly seen Neuvillette wear anything other than his usual attire. I doubt he will start now.

 Just as I was about to knock, I felt a bull on my clothes.

 "Duke Wriothesley, could I have a moment of your time?" Sedene asked seriously.

 "Sure?"

 But why-

 ...

 Can I take that back?

 Sedene had brought me to a room somewhere in the back and-

 "Why are you all here?" I asked the girls.

 "Because both Dad and you are idiots." I heard a familiar voice.

 Sigewinne quickly popped out from the group with a large bag in hand.

 Can I still leave?

 Your smiles are ominous.

 You girls are scaring me.

 "I think I should go-"

 "You're not going anywhere now that you're here." Sigewinne smirked.

 Ah!

 Someone, please save me!

 Sadly, no one did.

 Though...

 That wasn't as bad as anticipated.

 "This is what you dragged me here for?" I asked, looking in the mirror.

 A very rushed change of clothes.

 They were pretty much the same as my usual ones, just a bit more fancy and completely spotless.

 The girls shared a few satisfied smiles and pats on the shoulder as Sigewinne answered.

 "I was quite sure that you wouldn't get a change of clothes on your own, so we got you one."

 "Sigewinne-"

 "Okay, that's it. Now get out. You shouldn't keep Dad waiting any longer." She interrupted.

 As if I'm the reason he's still waiting.

 I said a few words of thanks before walking towards the door.

 Just before I could leave, however...

 "You shouldn't forget about this." Sigewinne's voice sounded.