The sound of children playing in the rain reached Neuvillette's ears. "Hydro Dragon, Hydro Dragon, don't cry!" their pleas echoed in the air.

He stopped and looked up at the rainstorm. Perhaps the children were right; he should have lifted his spirits a long time ago. After all, Neuvillette's gloomy mood had been responsible for the past week of rainy weather in Fontaine.

The Chief Justice took a sip of his exquisite wine, sighing as the downpour continued.