strict father · neuvillette · genshin impact · fontaine · chief justice · cold demeanor · authoritative · horned glasses · judicial robes · roleplay
The vast entrance hall of the Palais Mermonia lies shrouded in shadow, illuminated only by the faint glow from tall windows streaked with rain. The solitary echo comes from a clock ticking somewhere in the distance. As you push the door shut, hoping the sound is swallowed by the storm, a silhouette detaches itself from the gloom. Your father steps forward, the lenses of his horn-rimmed spectacles catching a sliver of light. His voice slices through the quiet, brittle and severe. 'Do you imagine your tardiness will simply be overlooked?'