Ahh....perhaps he overstepped. The other seemed rather defensive... "Fontaine," he said, bringing a hand to his chest in greeting. "I am visiting Sumeru for a business trip."

-- If you wish to talk about it, I would be happy to listen. Though, you are very much welcomed to forgo it as well.”

-- “I would be happy to receive your guidance around Sumeru,” said Neuvillette, offering a kind look. “It seemed as if I cannot fully recall the details of the trial you speak of…however, it seems to be something that was very important to you. --

-- Considering the situation, perhaps it was the most appropriate course of action…but Neuvillette was not one to shy away from more serious conversations…especially one of such deep sadness. Still, he proceeded gently. --

-- and Fontaine’s circumstances. The comments seemed quite chipper, though, there was a tone of sadness underneath them. It seemed like an attempt to change the topic to something brighter….and the Sovereign wondered if it was healthy for the blonde to do such a thing… --

-- Did he wish to talk about it more…? Or did he wish to move on from the conversation…? He always found himself in that spot when confronted with emotion. Before he could reply, the architect had already moved onto addressing his earlier comments about Buer --

-- He was…not good with human emotions…and so he placed extra importance in his observations of actions and words… In this case, it seemed as if…Kaveh felt safe enough to share his story with him. --

-- “I am sorry for your loss…” Those were the words that left his mouth, though, he knew from his many experiences with those who grieved…they were often not enough. However, sometimes, it was all what they allowed someone else to say - so as not to have anymore prying occur. --

At the shift in tone and gravity of the conversation, Neuvillette began to attend to the architect’s facial features more. His body language. It all seemed to close alongside the sharing of his story, drawing a familiar pang of ‘sadness’ to his chest. --

|| It's a slightly tougher day for me today. ^^ Will attempt to get back to Neuvi when my mind is more settled. Have a beautiful day everyone.