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artist : mino_panpan
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need to write down where we're going so that these are placed into the correct investigation files. Shall we starting going then?"
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
need to write down where we're going so that these are placed into the correct investigation files. Shall we starting going then?"
tapping the bottom of the pages against the surface once to straighten them, reaching for his cane propped against the side of his desk and hooking its handle on his wrist to stand with them.
"Then let us go. I'll pass these to Sedene as we head out, but it shouldn't take too long. She'll just +
"Then let us go. I'll pass these to Sedene as we head out, but it shouldn't take too long. She'll just +
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
tapping the bottom of the pages against the surface once to straighten them, reaching for his cane propped against the side of his desk and hooking its handle on his wrist to stand with them.
"Then let us go. I'll pass these to Sedene as we head out, but it shouldn't take too long. She'll just +
"Then let us go. I'll pass these to Sedene as we head out, but it shouldn't take too long. She'll just +
signatures to make sure they were where they should be. Besides the slight spot where the ink welled from Wriothesley's fast falter, it was all in order. Nothing out of the ordinary. Nodding once with the younger's want to leave before looking up to them both, stepping around his desk after +
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
signatures to make sure they were where they should be. Besides the slight spot where the ink welled from Wriothesley's fast falter, it was all in order. Nothing out of the ordinary. Nodding once with the younger's want to leave before looking up to them both, stepping around his desk after +
paper as he wrote his name along the line. And all he could offer to comfort was a small smile— Lips pressed together and biting slightly at the inside of his cheek before turning away.
Standing up as the paper was pushed toward him, Neuvillette picked up the documents and glanced over the +
Standing up as the paper was pushed toward him, Neuvillette picked up the documents and glanced over the +
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
paper as he wrote his name along the line. And all he could offer to comfort was a small smile— Lips pressed together and biting slightly at the inside of his cheek before turning away.
Standing up as the paper was pushed toward him, Neuvillette picked up the documents and glanced over the +
Standing up as the paper was pushed toward him, Neuvillette picked up the documents and glanced over the +
his attention was turned back to Wriothesley, unable to say much under his fast scrutiny as the Duke glanced up after having cut himself off.
It was clear that he wasn't exactly happy with what was said. Could tell with the vaguest twitch of his expression, the way his hand had faltered over the +
It was clear that he wasn't exactly happy with what was said. Could tell with the vaguest twitch of his expression, the way his hand had faltered over the +
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
his attention was turned back to Wriothesley, unable to say much under his fast scrutiny as the Duke glanced up after having cut himself off.
It was clear that he wasn't exactly happy with what was said. Could tell with the vaguest twitch of his expression, the way his hand had faltered over the +
It was clear that he wasn't exactly happy with what was said. Could tell with the vaguest twitch of his expression, the way his hand had faltered over the +
Varka was.... Quite the boisterous person. Most times than not, he's coming to learn.
Jumping the slightest bit at the impact against Wriothesley's shoulder, the Iudex gave the other man a bit of a look before wincing at what he said about him being Matthias' little brother- fingers twitching as +
Jumping the slightest bit at the impact against Wriothesley's shoulder, the Iudex gave the other man a bit of a look before wincing at what he said about him being Matthias' little brother- fingers twitching as +
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Varka was.... Quite the boisterous person. Most times than not, he's coming to learn.
Jumping the slightest bit at the impact against Wriothesley's shoulder, the Iudex gave the other man a bit of a look before wincing at what he said about him being Matthias' little brother- fingers twitching as +
Jumping the slightest bit at the impact against Wriothesley's shoulder, the Iudex gave the other man a bit of a look before wincing at what he said about him being Matthias' little brother- fingers twitching as +
known. The only ones who do know are either long dead or are too trustworthy to say it. How could they come across this information?"
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
known. The only ones who do know are either long dead or are too trustworthy to say it. How could they come across this information?"
thankful it was you in the end, at the very least. But the fact that my identity is known to very little, that bring me to my concern with Talon and the cult. If their organization is aware of who I am, this just proves why it's been kept for as long as it has been— My identity 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 be +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
thankful it was you in the end, at the very least. But the fact that my identity is known to very little, that bring me to my concern with Talon and the cult. If their organization is aware of who I am, this just proves why it's been kept for as long as it has been— My identity 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 be +
when I came for the gate that contained the Premordial Sea and that had put the idea in mind. But again, it's been kept for so long for specific reasons, I haven't found a way to tell you naturally. Instead, this is how it was done. A slip of the tongue, caused by the cold. Though, I suppose I'm +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
when I came for the gate that contained the Premordial Sea and that had put the idea in mind. But again, it's been kept for so long for specific reasons, I haven't found a way to tell you naturally. Instead, this is how it was done. A slip of the tongue, caused by the cold. Though, I suppose I'm +
recently. The flooding of Fontaine and the survival of the people here, I had only been able to receed the waters and change the very nature of their beings since it was returned to me in that exact moment.
.... For some time, I've been meaning to tell you. You made a comment about a secret I had +
.... For some time, I've been meaning to tell you. You made a comment about a secret I had +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
recently. The flooding of Fontaine and the survival of the people here, I had only been able to receed the waters and change the very nature of their beings since it was returned to me in that exact moment.
.... For some time, I've been meaning to tell you. You made a comment about a secret I had +
.... For some time, I've been meaning to tell you. You made a comment about a secret I had +
powered by the elemental power of the Sovereigns as well. Not only that, I'm the only one of the Sovereigns that was forced to be reborn in a human body, quite literally cursed to take this form. I was weakened. Thus, easier to be rid of if discovered. My full authority was returned to me only +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
powered by the elemental power of the Sovereigns as well. Not only that, I'm the only one of the Sovereigns that was forced to be reborn in a human body, quite literally cursed to take this form. I was weakened. Thus, easier to be rid of if discovered. My full authority was returned to me only +
vishaps, Sovereigns.... The Moons as well, we are the original species or beings that resided here. Furina, as well as her predecessors Focalors and Egeria, would know who I am due to the fact that my power was forcefully used to create the Hydro Archon's throne and the gnosis given. Visions are +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
vishaps, Sovereigns.... The Moons as well, we are the original species or beings that resided here. Furina, as well as her predecessors Focalors and Egeria, would know who I am due to the fact that my power was forcefully used to create the Hydro Archon's throne and the gnosis given. Visions are +
request of Furina's, when she came to find me four hundred and fifty years ago, to ask to be her judge. The safety aspect, due to the fact that the other Sovereigns are still dead or contaminated with a madness driven by the creation of the Gods that aren't of Teyvat. Including Celestia. Dragons, +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
request of Furina's, when she came to find me four hundred and fifty years ago, to ask to be her judge. The safety aspect, due to the fact that the other Sovereigns are still dead or contaminated with a madness driven by the creation of the Gods that aren't of Teyvat. Including Celestia. Dragons, +
father once he was brought to the Fortress. The 'accident' he had and how the Duke had responded. What Neuvillette told him then— It still applies here, too.
All he could do was hope that he thinks the same when hearing what the Iudex had said.
"The matter of my own identity was safety and a +
All he could do was hope that he thinks the same when hearing what the Iudex had said.
"The matter of my own identity was safety and a +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
father once he was brought to the Fortress. The 'accident' he had and how the Duke had responded. What Neuvillette told him then— It still applies here, too.
All he could do was hope that he thinks the same when hearing what the Iudex had said.
"The matter of my own identity was safety and a +
All he could do was hope that he thinks the same when hearing what the Iudex had said.
"The matter of my own identity was safety and a +
semi-aware of what's happening during your time with the Fatuus so that I may be able to help you, should the need arrive. Not specifics, but when you come and go from Fontaine. Things you think might be best for me to know."
.... What he leaves unsaid, his example, was what happened with that +
.... What he leaves unsaid, his example, was what happened with that +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
semi-aware of what's happening during your time with the Fatuus so that I may be able to help you, should the need arrive. Not specifics, but when you come and go from Fontaine. Things you think might be best for me to know."
.... What he leaves unsaid, his example, was what happened with that +
.... What he leaves unsaid, his example, was what happened with that +
done it with good reason. Justice and doing the right thing may look different to us, but I can't bring myself to question it because you're a good man, Wriothesley. Even when I whole-heartedly disagree with something that you've done. And because of that trust, I only ask that you keep me +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
done it with good reason. Justice and doing the right thing may look different to us, but I can't bring myself to question it because you're a good man, Wriothesley. Even when I whole-heartedly disagree with something that you've done. And because of that trust, I only ask that you keep me +
said was hesitant; like he wasn't certain if it should be said out loud for them to both hear it, quiet like he still wasn't fully sure 𝘩𝘦 even wanted to acknowledge how serious of a statement that he was making. "While we disagree in our.... Methods. On occasion. I know that what you do, you've +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
said was hesitant; like he wasn't certain if it should be said out loud for them to both hear it, quiet like he still wasn't fully sure 𝘩𝘦 even wanted to acknowledge how serious of a statement that he was making. "While we disagree in our.... Methods. On occasion. I know that what you do, you've +
shifted once again where he was seated. Fingers flexing with it all as he silently cleared his throat, swallowing thickly around the knot still there.
It was anxiety. Trepidation. And, despite it, something tentatively hopeful.
"I don't think you realize how undoubtably I trust you." How it was +
It was anxiety. Trepidation. And, despite it, something tentatively hopeful.
"I don't think you realize how undoubtably I trust you." How it was +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
shifted once again where he was seated. Fingers flexing with it all as he silently cleared his throat, swallowing thickly around the knot still there.
It was anxiety. Trepidation. And, despite it, something tentatively hopeful.
"I don't think you realize how undoubtably I trust you." How it was +
It was anxiety. Trepidation. And, despite it, something tentatively hopeful.
"I don't think you realize how undoubtably I trust you." How it was +
It's only now where he was finally able to determine what he was feeling, while Wriothesley spoke and had tapered off into that hushed tone to ask his question. The swell of recognition making his throat feel as if it was swelling, a draconic sound trapped in it and unable to come out as he +
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It's only now where he was finally able to determine what he was feeling, while Wriothesley spoke and had tapered off into that hushed tone to ask his question. The swell of recognition making his throat feel as if it was swelling, a draconic sound trapped in it and unable to come out as he +
have you known? Or, at least, have you suspected? Not only that, how did you come to the conclusion I was the one being hunted down? Why is it I'm such a target for Talon to want to come personally? Is it because of the investigations or is there more to it?"
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
have you known? Or, at least, have you suspected? Not only that, how did you come to the conclusion I was the one being hunted down? Why is it I'm such a target for Talon to want to come personally? Is it because of the investigations or is there more to it?"
have been dangerous, Wriothesley. And you've now seen the affects that it truly has, especially when one of my kind feels cornered. Additionally, had I not slipped, I feel as though you suspected my identity regardless and that it was closer to what you thought from your response. So.... How long +
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
have been dangerous, Wriothesley. And you've now seen the affects that it truly has, especially when one of my kind feels cornered. Additionally, had I not slipped, I feel as though you suspected my identity regardless and that it was closer to what you thought from your response. So.... How long +
But I do have a few more questions, regarding your entrance and some things you said
The ice. You said that you were deliberate in making sure I was discomforted. So I'm assuming you suspected that the cold was more than a personal dislike and decided to use that to your advantage, which could +
The ice. You said that you were deliberate in making sure I was discomforted. So I'm assuming you suspected that the cold was more than a personal dislike and decided to use that to your advantage, which could +
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
But I do have a few more questions, regarding your entrance and some things you said
The ice. You said that you were deliberate in making sure I was discomforted. So I'm assuming you suspected that the cold was more than a personal dislike and decided to use that to your advantage, which could +
The ice. You said that you were deliberate in making sure I was discomforted. So I'm assuming you suspected that the cold was more than a personal dislike and decided to use that to your advantage, which could +
think. Taking in a measured breath before letting it out.
".... You've answered all the questions I've had easily enough. How long it's been, your reasons and who knows of your identity— Seeing how long we've been working together, I suppose that's no surprise for you to know what I would ask. +
".... You've answered all the questions I've had easily enough. How long it's been, your reasons and who knows of your identity— Seeing how long we've been working together, I suppose that's no surprise for you to know what I would ask. +
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
think. Taking in a measured breath before letting it out.
".... You've answered all the questions I've had easily enough. How long it's been, your reasons and who knows of your identity— Seeing how long we've been working together, I suppose that's no surprise for you to know what I would ask. +
".... You've answered all the questions I've had easily enough. How long it's been, your reasons and who knows of your identity— Seeing how long we've been working together, I suppose that's no surprise for you to know what I would ask. +
of the Tenth seat was for the good of the people under your care and the security of the Fortress. Many would cry treason— By technicality, by the legal outlines, and definition of the word, it is."
He falls silent after that, letting that weigh between them for now as he took some time to +
He falls silent after that, letting that weigh between them for now as he took some time to +
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
of the Tenth seat was for the good of the people under your care and the security of the Fortress. Many would cry treason— By technicality, by the legal outlines, and definition of the word, it is."
He falls silent after that, letting that weigh between them for now as he took some time to +
He falls silent after that, letting that weigh between them for now as he took some time to +