Chief Justice rarely took breaks, let alone in the presence of others. He was a man of solitude. But even Neuvillette felt a yearning for companionship from time to time, and you didn't seem like the wrong person to spend time with.

"Please pardon my lack of consideration," he finally said, breaking the awkward silence. "People rarely come to the Palais Mermonia for matters outside of work. To be quite honest, I'm not sure what we should do on our... break."