Neuvifuri one-shot compilation

Dragon Soup

❝ After Lantern Rite, Neuvillette personally returns Furina's purchases. Among them, there is a most adorable soup ladle. ❞

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Furina returned to Fontaine with a good taste in her mouth after visiting Liyue. She enjoyed the day in a different nation, achieved her goals and bought a few things that... Right! Neuvillette must still have them. H ow come he hadn't given them yet? Did he forget? But her dear Iudex rarely forgot anything. It had to be something else.

Being aware of his routine, she confidently anticipated the exact time to approach him. It was evident he hadn't delegated anyone to send them.

Let's see, it was already late. Furina decided to wait until the next day.

No sooner had she taken a single step towards her room, her doorbell rang. After a blink, she slowly approached the door. Pulse racing. Expression doubtful. She still hadn't shaken off the worries of when she was a powerless human acting godlike.

"Furina, it is me. Sorry for the hours."

In an exhalation, her worries escaped. It was Neuvillette! Poor thing, surely he'd just got off work at that hour. She would give him some recommendations on the matter as they talked.

Furina opened the door, and indeed, he dressed in his usual clothes. Also, in each hand, he held her Liyue bags.

"Good night. Thank you for bringing me my purchases."

"It was nothing..." When he handed them to her, she widened her eyes softly. Okay, they were heavy. To the floor, they went. "Actually, if you look, you will find something novel among your belongings."

Oh, novel... She couldn't help but assume: "Did you buy me a present, Neuvi?"

"' Made' is the right word."

Little digging was needed. At first glance, a most adorable little head popped out. Furina let out a little "aww"- like noise as she tugged it upwards.

A...? A? What was it? It looked like an ornament, but Neuvillette was usually practical with her gifts. Wait! That shape... Was it a little dragon soup ladle? With its little horns on top and little legs on the bottom for support! It also had wings... Whatever it was, it was the cutest thing she had ever seen - Made by the hands of her beloved Neuvillette, no less.

Holding it, she admired it like gold with a big smile. Just the sight of it put her in a good mood!

"Oh, it's adorable! Look at its tiny legs, its little face! What a cute little thing - I'll be sorry to use it. It's super cute and... When did you make this little dragon? And all by yourself?"

Neuvillette's smile captivated her - he was even blushing! Despite his cute expression, he also found pride in his job.

"I made it out of clay in Liyue. Two, in fact, I gave the traveler the other one. I am pleased to receive your positive feedback. And do not be embarrassed to use it - it will be happy to do its duty."

"To tell you the truth..." Now that he mentioned duty , she looked carefully at its colors and pulled it closer to him. "Do you think this is what your dragon form would look like?" She compared them and couldn't help but feel that warmth again. "Oh, I wish! It's the loveliest thing I've ever seen, with apologies to the Melusines. Still, I hope you'll show me the real thing someday."

Oh, how she had missed his unusual, discreet laugh. His smile. Talk to him as naturally as they always did. The gloved fingers beneath hers were most addictive.

"Perhaps, with my authority, now I can. Do not worry - you will be the first to see it, I guarantee it. When you do, tell me if my estimation has been correct."

Furina laughed softly.

"Of course! I shall..." Meeting with a brief silence, Furina felt he would want to take his leave and return to his chores. She opened her mouth softly, not wanting to let him go just yet. "I've made soup for dinner - perhaps it'll debut now..."

Neuvillette's eyes lit up, and no wonder! He liked nothing better than water and its derivatives.

"Oh, well... I hope you enjoy it and put it to good use."

Alright, he hadn't taken the hint. Squeezing the handles of one bag, Furina looked at him intently.

"I mean... There's soup for two. "

"Are you expecting someone?"

" You. "

At last, he understood what she meant. She didn't blame him, for socially speaking, he was somewhat awkward. He gently tugged his glove down to look at his watch. No. She would not allow him to leave to continue working. His schedule had ended long ago.

"And... I'll show you what I bought myself at Liyue!" she continued, trying to persuade him with the soup ladle. "If you want."

After a few silent, solemn moments, Neuvillette smiled again, filling her with relief.

"Of course. I want to, Furina." But... Neuvillette didn't continue. Wait, weren't there any buts?

Pushing the door gently, she invited him in (thank Archons, she had cleaned thoroughly the day before).

"Let us dine then, my dear Iudex, and..." She raised the soup ladle. "This little one!"

"Of course, all three of us."

Furina smiled softly and closed the door once both dragons were inside. Perfect! Now... She would have to figure out how to make soup.