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

One More Dance, Maybe Three

Reader's POV

"So, the Doctor said that he was technically giving you a headstart.. why don't we make the most of that? I mean, for Archons sake, we should at least try to get them out of here safely!" Navia sat on the floor by my legs, Neuvillette next to her.

"But what's the point? Where would I go, Navia? I'm basically wanted by the fucking fatui." I stared at an upside-down Wriothesley who was sitting on the armrest next to my head. He stared down at me.

Clorinde also decided to walk to us, she sat on the armrest by my feet. Wriothesley was holding onto my one hand, randomly swinging it around and touching my fingers like a child whilst Navia held my other hand.

"Why not Sumeru? You'd be safe at the Akedemiya! Besides, Sumeru is right on Fontaine's border!" Navia looked at me with hope in her eyes. She was more hopeful about this than even me.

"The Doctor was an Akedemiya student. Not a wise idea. But maybe Liyue? It's just one nation further. And then Inazuma, perhaps?" This time Wriothesley gave suggestions.

"Do you really think he'd stop looking for me just because I left the Nation? It's been 20-something years since my parents left and he's only now coming after me. He seems pretty patient to me. He won't stop coming after me." I closed my eyes and focused on calming down the headache that was forming.

"But isn't that better than just giving up now? I mean, at least try to escape? Who knows what he might do to you if he catches you. At least try to run!" Navia started sounding frustrated. It seems she really wanted me to not get caught.

Though, she has a point. I'd rather be on the run for years than be tortured for years..

"You're that desperate to get me out of Fontaine, huh?" I tilted my head a bit to look at her with a smirk. She scoffed and lightly hit my thigh.

"Okay. Fine. I'll go to Liyue, then Inazuma. But, there's one thing I wanna do first." I sat up, retrieving my hands from both Navia and Wriothesley. All eyes were staring at me.

"I want to go to tomorrow night's ball."

~

It took a lot of work to convince them. A lot of pleading, reasoning and debating. But they agreed.

I was currently getting dressed, I wore my finest white suit, picking a nice top hat to match. I did my hair in a way that made it look shorter, and then covered my face using a matching mask. The first condition I had to meet.

Neuvillette only agreed to let me go if my face was covered, and my identity hidden.

(You can imagine anything you want, I personally imagine it as a white and gold rabbit mask, like the one below.)

Once I finished changing, I left my room. Outside and waiting for me was Wriothesley. The second condition.

Neuvillette only agreed to let me go if I had an escort, and someone to constantly watch me.

"It's interesting how much you can change your appearance. You don't look like you, yet you're still beautiful." He said to me.

I laughed gently at his words. I don't think he understood how those words could be interpreted as him finding my male appearance attractive.

We left without any further delay, and within a short amount of time we arrived at the location.

The streets were more packed than usual. This specific ball was a lot more open, more guests were allowed. Wriothesley gently grabbed my arm and took me to join the queue. The third condition.