The Warmth Of A Sovereign

~ Chapter 4 ~ A Date?

~ Wriothesley's Perspective ~

I woke up feeling still really tired but I couldn't help but think of how the whole of Meropide thinks I'm dating Colette, It's pretty weird if u ask me. But I think I'd like to go and talk it over with her, just to make sure she isn't perhaps feeling infatuated with me.

So I took my phone and called her, wanting to see if she's Available.

" Hello?" 

" Morning Colette."

" Morning Wriothesley. Could I help you with anything?"

" I wouldn't say help, but I'm wondering hence it's a Saturday, would u like to go on a date?"

My mind immediately went blank, that came out so wrong!

" A date? What the hell? Are u feeling alright?" She asked

" No, sorry not a date like that, but a date as in friends, um.. let me rather say brunch. Yeah lets go for brunch Colette."

God I feel like such a fool, I messed up my words so bad.

" Ah- Yes of course brunch, of course we can go to brunch would u like to go to the cafe Perhaps?"

" Yeah, the cafe should be fine thanks."

" Alright, Bye Wriothesley."

" Bye Colette."

~ Colettes Perspective ~

Please in Archons name, can he not be attracted to me. It would ruin so many things between us, I'm sorry but In my mind I just cant find Wriothesley as. A  "Love" interest. Whatever I hope its nothing Perhaps we can talk it over this Brunch we're having now.

I left my house and headed to Cafe Lutece, as I walked through the streets of Fontaine, I notice the weather look and feel different. Not that I should worry about it but it definitely feels a bit odd today. Extremely odd..

I arrived at Cafe Lutece, and saw Wriothesley waiting for me and a table.

~ Wriothesley's Perspective ~

Oh gosh she's here I hope she forgot everything that happened this morning.

" Hey Colette over here!" I shouted

" I'm coming there's no need to shout Wriothesley." She scolded

God she already seems mad, I swear I'm trembling inside I pray I didn't hurt our relationship.

~ 3rd Person Perspective ~

Colette sat down in front of Wriothesley, her facial expression was mostly confused, as to the event that happened this morning.

" So, should we place an order before we chat?" Wriothesley asked

" Sure, that wouldn't be a bad idea." Colette Answered

" Alright, what can I order for you?"

" I'll have some Berry Pancakes and a Cappuccino."

" Cool, I'll be back shortly."

Wriothesley went to go place the food order. And when he returned the conversation started.

" So about this morning." Colette started

" Oh my- please tell me you didn't take it in that way.." Wriothesley sighed

" To be honest I don't know, I'm starting to buy all those rumors in Meropide about us liking each other.." Colette said seriously

" No way you can't be buying that shit, Come on now we both know our relationship isn't like that." Wriothesley retorted

" I guess but I do have a question for you."

" Ask away I guess."

" Wriothesley, that day in the Fortress where those bunch of ladies were rushing toward me.. You went in a bit of an overprotective mood when trying to get them away from me. Care to explain?"

" Oh come on I was just making sure you didn't get trampled by a bunch of ladies who desperately wanted to talk to you."

" I see.. But in all honesty Wriothesley.. You don't. "Love" me right?"

" I most definitely do not "Love" you like that Colette, but Love you in a Friendship manner."

" Well that's all I really wanted to clear up with you I guess."

" Same-thing here."

~ Wriothesley's Perspective ~

Am I glad that talk is over with, I will never make such a mistake like that as I made this morning.

" The weather, today Wriothesley is it Perhaps feeling a bit strange to you." Colette asked

" Yeah, I felt it this morning when I left Meropide, It feels as if a presence has entered Fontaine. If you understand what I'm saying." Wriothesley answered

" Hmm- I have something in idea but don't say I'm crazy Alright.."

" Okay, what's on your mind then?"

" As we know that court case of the Fatui is a day from now, and that trial is well known, because of  Neuvillette's return."

" Where are you going with this?" Wriothesley asked

" Well, there's a story or lets say a rumor or even perhaps a myth. That states that Neuvillette is the Hydro Dragon Sovereign." Colette Replied

" Colette, what the actual F*ck are you going on about." Wriothesley said in utter confusion

" I'm going on about Neuvillette being the Hydro Dragon Sovereign Of Teyvat."

Ok what the hell is this lady going on about? Neuvillette a hydro dragon? Hydro dragon my ass. How the hell could that Person or thing. Who barely speaks words and just stays in his office all day On paperwork. He's more of a robot if you ask me.

" Ok Colette, what's going on with you are u hungry? Because maybe hunger is getting to your head.. look I can go ask how long until the food arrives?"

" Wriothesley I'm not joking- neither is this a joking matter. Mark my words and I'm telling you. Our Chief Justice, Neuvillette is the Hydro Dragon Sovereign. Give it more thought then come up with a retort maybe?"

"Ok. Ok.. this whole dragon thing is werid, but if Neuvillette is the hydro dragon. What the hell does it have to do with the weather?" I exclaimed

" Well we both know that the hydro dragon Controls the weather of his Region regarding his emotion and-"

" Colette that is only a story or Myth we don't even know if we can believe it." I interrupted her

" Look I know right but something feels so odd and judging that the court is a day after today. I reckon he's already made he's return."

". Listen, I don't want to say I don't believe you. But I'm still just a tad bit unsure but I'll definitely give it more thought during my day." I answered

The food eventually came, and we enjoyed ourselves over a warm delicious meal. After eating we walked along the streets of Fontaine and saw the sights of Fontaine Just before sunset.

After Colette left, I couldn't help but just sit on the bench near the Fountain Of Lucine and just stare at the Opera Epiclese. Fascinated about Neuvillette's return after so long and also what Colette was saying at the Cafe this morning. It was a lot to think about but then after sitting for awhile I heard a sound and saw a silhouette of two people. But they vanished as quickly as they appeared.