Chapter Text
The starting is when Lynette leads us to Lyney in the Opera Epiclese
Lyney: "Ah, Lumine and Paimon, good to see you. I knew you two would come
Paimon: "Are you kidding? We wouldn't miss it for the world. We've been looking forward to it!"
Lumine nodded in agreement
Lyney: "Hehe. I can tell judging by how early you've arrived. But you're actually right on time. The audience still hasn't started entering the venue yet, which means now is the perfect chance for us to take you to the best seats in the house. Wait just a moment, I'll fetch the tickets"
With that Lyney walked off to fetch their tickets and they turn to Lynette to discuss some stuff before Lyney returned
Lyney: "The opera house has assigned seating, so you always have to make reservations. I've already reserved your seats, and here are your tickets"
Lyney handed over the tickets to Lumine and Paimons when paimon looked at the ticket she squealed
Paimon: "Ooh! Front row seats! Thanks, Lyney!"
Lyney: "Don't mention it, there's no need to keep thanking me..."
Suddenly someone came running
Cowell: "Hey, Lyney! Could you come over here and take a look at this?"
Lyney: "oh I'll be right there"
Lyney then turned to face us
Lyney: "Seems there's an issue with the stage props over there. That's Cowell, my assistant, calling me. I'll go lend him a hand"
Lumine: "Best get busy"
Paimon: "Yeah we'll just go to our seats. You go ahead, Lyney"
Lyney smiled and walked off with Lynette waving bye to us and following him off, Lumine and Paimon then made their way to their arranged seats, walking into the opera room the large grand room paired with the huge stage awed the two
Paimon: "Ooh, these should be our seats. C'mon, let's sit down"
and they started waiting patiently for the show to start except it was hard to wait when there is two other people in the seats next to you
a small half melusine child with purple fading into pink hair tied into two small ponytails on each side and a older gentleman with white hair and following teal blue ribbon like things(I know its his horns but the traveler doesn't know that right now)
Just then the small half melusine child made a small noise causing the pair to look at her but she didn't look at them she just continued staring forward much to the two's awkwardness
Paimon: "uhh..."
Lumine: "..."
the two kept exchanging glances unsure what to say or do
Paimon: "heh..."
the small half melusine continued looking forwards but was clearly showing signs of discomfort with how much she was fidgeting with her hands while the older gentleman paid neither of them any mind and soon the air was so awkward that Paimon leaned close to Lumine
Paimon: "Hey, Lumine...Maybe we should strike up a conversation with the people next to us? Since we're sitting together and the rest of the place is practically empty still, it's kinda awkward if we don't say anything"
Lumine: "isn't that usually your job?"
Paimon: "Ugh! you little...of course you put this on paimon..."
Just then the white haired gentleman turned to them and the small half melusine child also turned to face them
???: "excuse me, we did not realize you felt awkward. I'm terribly sorry. We would be perfectly happy to chat with you if that's what you would like"
????: "yup!"
Paimon: "Oh..uh...So you both heard all of that, did ya? Boy, you both sure have good ears, paimon thought she was keeping her voice down...Ah! Wait, that's not it, Paimon's sorry Um, Paimon's the one who was being rude talking under her breath like that. Uh so let's talk, but...uh..what should we talk about?"
Lumine: (this is getting even more awkward...)
just then the small melusine spoke up
????: "So your name is paimon? Your so cute like a fairy!"
Paimon: "Ah! thank you! though Paimon's not a fairy...Oh uh you two are also here early and sitting in the front. Are you a friend of Lyney's too?"
????: "Friend?"
???: "A...friend, you say? Well, if Mr Lyney would be like to be our friend, We would be more than happy to reciprocate isn't that right"
the small melusine nodded enthusiastically
Paimon: "Oh, so you're not friends with Lyney, then...Whew, this is getting more awkward by the second. Ah! Paimon nearly forgot to our introduction..."
Lumine took that has her cue to stand up
Paimon: "Nice to meet you two, Paimon is Paimon, and this is Lumine. We just arrived in Fontaine"
the white haired gentleman also got up and helped the small melusine child stand up also before facing Lumine and Paimon again
???:"It is an honor to meet you two. I have heard of your deeds across Teyvat and as required by proper etiqette, we will also introduce ourselves. I am-"
just then Lyney approached the four of them
Lyney: "Oh, Monsieur Neuvillette and Little Sigewinne! What an honor it is to have you two here to see my show!"
Sigewinne: "Lyney!"
Sigewinne ran forward and hugged Lyney to which Lyney hugged her back tightly with a cheerful smile before Sigewinne ran back to Neuvillette's side
Neuvillette: "Ah, Mr. Lyney. I should say it is in fact an honor for me and Sigewinne to see your performance in person"
Suddenly a light bulb went off in Paimon's head(rare moment caught on camera)
Paimon: "Wait, Neuvillette? Could he be..."
Lyney: "Hmm? I saw you all chatting just now, but it seems you still don't know who Monsieur Nuevillette and Little Sigewinne is. Allow me to introduce you to Fontaine's chief justice and Fontaine's Half Melusine Nurse."
Lyney then turned and pointed at the sit on top of the large scales
Lyney: "That seat is always reserved for him. It wouldn't be too much to say that he's the symbol of justice and honesty here in fontaine and as for little sigewinne over here she is the most trusted half melusine nurse of fontaine aiding in an injury or illness more specifically in the fortress of Meropide on top of that being Monsieur neuvillette's adopted daughter"
Paimon: "Whoa! Sorry for being so rude just now. Paimon had no idea you two were such an important person..."
Sigewinne: "its alright!"
Neuvillette: "No offense taken. Being Chief Justice is merely what I do for work and being a nurse is something my daughter enjoys. Nearly every person has their usual reserved seat, so I am not so special, really...and by the way"
Neuvillette turned to look up at the highest seat overlooking the whole room
Neuvillette: "I should probably let you know, even though I would prefer not to...There's someone sitting up there in the VIP seats that has been striking a pose for a quite a while now...I believe she's trying to give you a most elegant and impressive first impression. So I think you should take notice of her sooner rather than later, otherwise she may become flustered"
Furina chuckled upon them noticing her
Paimon: "Huh? Oh, it's Furina, the Hydro Archon. She sure has a smug and satisfied look on her face. Guess she has no idea that you saw right through her act"
Neuvillette: "Very good, that is for the best. No need to pay her any more attention, we may now enjoy the show"
Sigewinne cheerfully jumped back on her seat right next to her father
Paimon: "huh, so is this what things are like between the chief justice and the hydro archon?"
Lyney: "Alright, please wait just a moment longer. I've pretty much finished my preparations and the performance will start as soon as the audience has made their way to their seats"
Paimon: "Yay, the show's finally about to start. Ooh Paimon can hardly wait! Paimon's never seen a real live magic show before!"
Sigewinne: "Lyney and Lynette's magic shows are always the best!"
The crowds enter the venue, and the curtains open for the show to begin...
Soon the show began everyone was impressed by all the earlier moves and the water tank trick had almost everyone on the edge of their seat until the box trick was up, Sigewinne counted excitedly along with the traveler, paimon and the rest of the audience
However when the water tank starting falling, Neuvillette instantly grabbed Sigewinne shielding her eyes away from a now horrific scene of destroyed props and a dead body, though Sigewinne couldn't see what was happening but if people's whispers and Lyney's confusion was anything to go by something had gone horribly wrong she started silently sobbing out of fear and confusion Neuvillette though wishing to consult his daughter he knew what he had to do
Neuvillette: "This performance is over! Medical staff with me. Gardes, secure the scene and detain all the performers. Seal the exits, no one is allowed in or out at this time!"
Sigewinne had calmed down a bit when Neuvillette turned to Lumine and Paimon
Neuvillette: "No need to be alarmed, you two. We'll get to the bottom of this soon enough and if I may ask...could you watch over Sigewinne for me while I investigate the crime scene"
Paimon: "Of course..."
Neuvillette handed Sigewinne over to Lumine and Paimon before joining with the rest of the Gardes to oversee the investigation, once the investigation was completed Neuvillette addressed the audience and Lyney while Lumine and Paimon stayed at their seats comforting a frightened Sigewinne
Paimon: "Sigewinne are you alright now? I know its scary for you but you were so brave"
Sigewinne: "I have been with Papa during his trials and I have heard horrific things from the people standing on trial but this..."
Lumine: "We understand Sigewinne it was too much for you..."