At this point, she felt a little embarrassed and scratched her head. "But I ran into Kiara, and she brought me back!"
This was a rare occasion where she shared her own affairs. Although she felt a bit apprehensive, there was a lightheartedness in her words that she hadn't even noticed herself.
Next, she told Neuvillette that she later went out alone to carefully memorize the scenery around her home so she wouldn't get lost next time. Over the past few days, she had also gone on a big shopping trip to fill the fridge to the brim, and she took the opportunity to thank Neuvillette for his thoughtfulness.
"...So, everything feels really good lately," Lovia concluded, her tail wagging gently behind her.
Neuvillette noticed the unconsciously lighthearted tone Lovia used while sharing, as well as the flash of shyness when mentioning getting lost. It reminded him of a newly hatched fledgling carefully trying to flap its wings; though it might stumble occasionally, it was full of courage to explore the world.
"Independent exploration is a necessary process for integration. You have done well." His deep, rich voice sounded, carrying a reassuring sense of affirmation and encouragement.
"I have placed some books regarding Fontaine in your study; they may be of help to you. If you are interested, you may consult them at any time."
His words not only consoled her for her small mistake but also guided her minor adventure toward broader possibilities.
"I saw them! Right on the bookshelf!" Lovia's voice rose slightly without her realizing it, her antennae trembling gently from excitement. "And I really, really love this little home. Thank you so much!"
"If it can be of help to you, then nothing could be better." Neuvillette nodded slightly, his tone so plain it made one feel this was merely a trivial matter.
His support was always like this.
Devoid of excessive emotion, yet containing a stable and reliable strength.
As if remembering something casually, Neuvillette asked in a peaceful tone, "Are you still writing?"
"Yes!" Lovia nodded immediately, her antennae swaying gently with the movement. "I'm still writing, and... it's almost finished."
The end of her sentence carried a hint of pride, but she immediately added a bit shyly, "I hope to write down everything I want to say."
Internal thought: It's the truth, hehe.
A look of approval appeared in Neuvillette's eyes. "Being able to put one's observations and thoughts to paper is a very meaningful endeavor."
"By the way, I have informed Mamere of your arrival."
Lovia's antennae twitched gently.
"When Mamere first heard Elynas speak of you, her impression of you was 'frail' and 'weak'," Neuvillette explained to Lovia. "So she has been very worried about you."
Hearing the words "frail" and "weak," Lovia immediately remembered the embarrassing incident where she foolishly lost her token, leading to a series of "illness" and "frailty." Her cheeks couldn't help but flush, and her antennae twitched uncomfortably.
That was truly a dark history she didn't want to recall... Seeing her slightly embarrassed state, Neuvillette changed the subject at the right time, his tone becoming even gentler. "Mamere has always wanted to meet you, but she was worried that coming abruptly would startle you."
He looked at Lovia tenderly. "I wonder if you would be willing to meet her?"
Lovia was stunned for a moment.
Her social anxiety instinct made her a bit nervous about a stranger's visit, but thinking about how Mamere had been worrying about her, she couldn't refuse such kindness.
She nodded gently, her antennae moving up and down accordingly. "Um... I'm okay with it. Since Mamere is worried about me, we should meet sooner."
"Good." Neuvillette nodded. "Then tomorrow afternoon, I will bring her to visit you, if that is alright?"
"Mm-hm, that's fine. Thank you!" Lovia nodded again. Although the thought of a stranger coming to her new little nest was still a bit uncomfortable, her heart was filled more with gratitude for this concern... After sitting for a while longer, Neuvillette rose to take his leave. Just as when he arrived, he did not intend to disturb her for too long.
Neuvillette walked toward the door, and Lovia followed behind to see him off. Just as his hand touched the doorknob, he seemed to suddenly remember something, paused slightly, and turned around.
"There is one more thing," he said, producing an exquisite tea box from somewhere.
Then came a second, a third... a total of six identical tea boxes were gently placed on the low cabinet by the door.
"This is..." Lovia looked at the row of tea boxes and blinked in confusion.
"Some tea from Liyue. Its flavor is light and elegant; perhaps it can refresh your mind while you write," Neuvillette explained.
However, looking at the six neatly arranged boxes of tea, Lovia instantly recalled the "ten boxes for half price" promotion in Liyue and the sentence Neuvillette wrote in his birthday letter about "Wriothesley's risk of kidney stones"... Lovia's antennae couldn't help but twitch, and she struggled to suppress a smile at the corners of her mouth.
"Thank you very much, Monsieur Neuvillette." There was unmistakable joy in her voice. "I will enjoy it!"
Neuvillette nodded slightly. He didn't notice the specific images flashing through her mind; he only felt that her reaction to receiving the gift was more delightful than expected.
"I wish you success with your writing," he said finally, then turned and left.
After closing the door, Lovia looked at the six boxes of tea and finally couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
After putting the tea boxes away properly, Lovia hurried back to her desk. Looking at the stack of nearly completed manuscripts and thinking of Neuvillette's words, she was filled with motivation.
As for her previous idea of asking Neuvillette to help deliver the manuscript, Lovia had already rejected it.
Isn't it just submitting a manuscript? She could do it herself!
"The Duke who built Meropide Fortress a long time ago..." She thought silently about this meme, a curve rising at the corner of her mouth. "...Maybe everyone in Fontaine will soon 'get to know' you from a different perspective~"
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