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I want you to know.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW.

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[ Even now, Navia doesn't know how to say what she needs to. But she has to try. ]

Caught in the eye of the storm as we were, I never had the time for gratitude. You put yourself in danger to save me, Monsieur Neuvillette.

Thank you.

Things have been hectic ever since that day. I am sorry you had to go through what you did, as well as everyone else.

( He knows now, precisely down to every cell in his body how grueling it is to lose someone important. Touching that water, however, wouldn't have stripped him of his life or form, but it was still a dangerous situation nonetheless. The thought of losing her like that renders him silent. )

I hope that you are not leaving yourself out of "everyone else". I don't know everything you went through during that flash, but I know that it cannot have been easy.

Much less needing to take over the duties of the Archon with Lady Furina's retirement.

[ She's silent for a moment too, as if thinking something over. And then: ]

I know you are terribly busy now. But I was wondering... would you like to walk with me in Poisson tomorrow? There is something I wish to do.

( If anything, his new position is bound to distance him even farther from her. He's unsure how he could qualify as everyone else. So he keeps his thoughts simple and sincere. )

It was indeed difficult. As far as titles go, I would prefer to be referred to as Chief Justice rather than Archon. Though it is a similar hat of leadership, I believe Lady Furina wore it best and I would never take it from her even in her retirement.

( Yeah there's a lot more nuance to that, truths that may never be heard. )

Much needs to be done, but please, I would be more than happy to take a walk with you in Poisson. Have people been getting the proper care?

Of course. I'll remember that— if I hear anyone name you as such, I'll be sure to correct them!

As for the people of Poisson... We are rebuilding. The process is slow, but things are improving, piece by piece. The trauma will be the hardest to heal, of course, but—

[ Ah, it's hard to talk. ]

Things will get better over time. In fact, it's for that reason I wish to go for a walk tomorrow. I'm allowing myself to do the things I need to do for my healing... Which is why I would like you to be there too.

Thank you, Miss Navia. That's very considerate of you.

I'm very glad to hear everything is taking shape again. I can only hope Fontaine will never have to face any other catastrophe like this in the future.

( He feels the shift in her voice, stiff like so many other times as if something is welling up inside. )

Very well. My doors are always opened for you, in the event that I am unable to take leisure walks. Tomorrow will be fine, however.

I hope so too.

But... thank you. I look forward to it.
And I think Papa will be glad to see you, too.

( Ah, so that's where they'll be going. It's a good chance for him to pay Mr. Callas a visit. )

I do as well. It has been a while since I last visited. Miss Navia, is there anything else you wish to talk to me about? You appear somewhat...Restless.

[ Her eyes widen at the question, and then close, a deep breath as she tries to gather herself.

The truth? There are many things she wants to say. And this would certainly be the time for it. Yet— ]

Have I not overstayed my welcome, Monsieur Neuvillette? I'm afraid that anything I have to say would only be troubling to you.

Of course not. I wanted to make sure you have been taking proper care of yourself. If there is anything you need, please let me know. I'm sorry, it was not my intention to come across dismissive of you. On the contrary...

( Hopefully this doesn't pressure her into sharing anything she's not ready to...)

I do enjoy it when we are able to have these conversations. You're always helpful in making me realize things that have missed my attention.

[ She feels like she should clarify that she didn't feel he was being dismissive, not in the slightest, but—

Oh. She wasn't expecting that. ]

I... am? I would hardly have imagined that.

[ or direct it towards his later self

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[ info. tldr; the youngest son of a French politician who, having followed in his mother's footsteps, has just been elected into the National Assembly himself. as such, he's juggling finishing his uni studies, having no love life worth talking about and trying to make a difference in the world. the best that can be said is that he's not dead yet. m/m for shipping, wide open to gen. ]