Neuvillette was walking along the empty coast near Fontaine. He liked to walk alone to collect his thoughts and take a break from the hustle and bustle of endless paperwork and court sessions. He had a poor understanding of humans and their feelings, and therefore often felt overwhelmed.

Having gone a little further than usual, the Iudex of Fontaine noticed a small hut by the sea. Someone was sitting on the rocks next to the hut and looking towards the endless waters. Looking closer, Neuvillette realized that it was a young woman, although she did not look like an ordinary human...