String together words of fervor
summary : is neuvillette a lover of literature?
contains : i headcanon that neuvillette loves to read, like a lot
word count : 450
Not many would imagine Neuvillette to keep track of the short novels from the reputable Yae Publishing House. Not many would know that, once he has time to spare, Neuvillette reads them in hopes of understanding human emotions better...
Not many would imagine Neuvillette would leave Palais Mermonia when the moon is high in the sky, but not because he was busy with work. Not many would know that he was neck deepin the novel that had laid hidden amongst the records on his shelves;
(he makes sure to finish his work first, he couldn't dare ignore his duties...)
Not many would imagine Neuvillette's approach to understanding human emotions would be noticed by Furina. Not many would know that she would get him to read certain novels, or watch specific plays at Opera Epiclese...
(and she found it rather frustrating— why doesn't he just go out and socialise?!)
Not many would imagine Neuvillette to actually enjoy cheesy romance novels, because he finds it to be, although exaggerated, honest expressions of love. Not many would know the slight upturn of his lips as he indulges in such novels;
(if Sedene says that Monsieur Neuvillette was in a particularly happy mood without reason, then and you can wager a good guess as to what the Iudex was up to...)
Not many would imagine Neuvillette would dislike stories or plays with sad endings, because his heart aches as he watches the story unfold in a tragic ending. Not many would know that although he says he dislikes them, Neuvillette understands that they are simply projections of reality;
not on all days can you enjoy sunshine, just as how not all days can be overcast...
Not many would imagine Neuvillette's hobby would be picked up by the Melusines and Sigewinnie. Not many would know that they try to keep an ear out for any talk about trending novels;
(and if the pile of books appearing on the Iudex's table was anything to go by, then you could guess the Melusines secretly gifting them to their beloved Iudex...)
Not many would imagine Neuvillette's new pastime would become known to the Traveller, Wriothesley, Clorinde and Navia. Not many would know that they accidentally forget books in his office...
Not many would imagine Neuvillette would find his books stored away in one of his drawers to be filled with paper bookmarks, each with unique colours and patterns. Not many would know that there are more origami found in the books than the number of documents on the Iudex's desk...
(the Melusines take pride in secretly slipping in origami into these books)
Not many would imagine Neuvillette to be a bookworm...
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[Clorinde reading a book]
[M!Reader thought 💭]
Hmm... Wait Did she get a new one?
[Walked up to her and poked her shoulder]
Clorinde : Hm? Yes Y/N?
[Kiss her lips]
Clorinde : !!?!!?'
M!Reader : Oh I was right! You did get new lipstick!
[Clorinde drops her book]'
Clorinde blushing : ......
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