"Your grace?" - Your secretary walked in giving you a letter, that was carefully written in black ink.

• "I see, thank you." - you answered and began to read the letter, or let's say, an invitation to a party.

You were never a fan of going out from your office at all, and of course not stepping outside of the walls of the Fortress of Meropide. Eventually, some workers came your office, insisting on your presence. But as you heard that the chief justice would be there, you thought for a momet. You two haven't met in a long time, because of work and other duties. Maybe this was an opportunity to catch up. And it was clear a huge party, and the security just has to be there.

And there you are, standing near one of the walls, observing the people around you. Everyone shivered and looked away from your gaze.. Ah.. That's a bad thing about athourity. And even if everyone knew that you were the "Duke" of the Fortress of Meropide - Wriothesley, and you just won't ever do anything to a innocent person, you were known to being strict and cold with the prisomers. LIttle did anyone know, you were actually just a normal person, not a cruel monster..

• "Wriothesley? Long time no see, your grace." - you heared a calm and deep tone behind you. As you turn aroud, you recognise Neuvillette the chief justice, or Iudex of Fontaine. Neither of you knew your curret realationship.. Was it just colligues? Maybe friends? Or..- That was a big question, but you didn't really need the answer, as you two casually talked to soft backround music.

Time flew by, and the upbeat music slowly changed into a elegent and slow one. Couples went to the centere to dance and saway to the music, showing off their skills.

• "Pfft. Are they trying to show off by this?" - You chuckled quietly, as Neuvillette watched the dancers, deep in thought.

After a moment the Iudex turned to face you, looking at you with his calm gaze:

• "Do you want to.. Dance too..?'' - He asked, though he clearly insisted..