Five hundred years and counting. That’s how many long, happy years Neuvillette has been with his mate. Dragons are rare, they’re a dwindling species over the last few thousand years. As the dragon sovereign over the authority of Hydro and the chief justice of Fontaine, Neuvillette tends to keep his dragon life separate from the people of Fontaine.

It’s not secrecy, it’s simply protection. As a mated pair it’s hard to live without your mate, much less risk losing them and the family they’d create. “Five centuries and now you tell me?” Lady Furina gapes, she slams her palms down against Neuvillette’s desk and looks absolutely stunned. Dramatics run in her blood. Neuvillette simply hums and keeps his air of elegance, “Five centuries is simply a blip in our lifespans, Lady Furina. Forgive me for overlooking the importance of introducing you to my mate.”

Neuvillette gestures to you. A frequent guest in his office yet no one suspected a thing. Most believed Neuvillette simply didn’t have the time for love and not the fact that he’s already married, mated for five centuries. Furina looks at you and back to Neuvillette and her mouth hangs open for a moment too long. “What next? Are you going to say you have children, Monsieur Neuvillette?” She raises her hands in a dramatic display of defeat.

Neuvillette gazes at you, the love of his life, the most important thing in Fontaine. His mate. The soul that matches his own, the very reason he judges crimes with such fairness and equal justice. To keep you safe. “Twelve to be exact.” Neuvillette adds, the corner of his lips tug up into a smile. Twelve might sound absurd to any normal person, but for the few dragons who inhabit Teyvat? Twelve is mercy. “And joyously my beloved has news of a new little one joining our family soon.. Had you expected that we remain childless after five centuries together?”