A Recommendation
Irene’s Pov
When you entered the capital, the Court of Fontaine, despite your rather…confusing entry there, it was only made faster by your businessman friend from afar. Aside from that, she also has a problem, which is she doesn’t know the directions and sites throughout the place. A young woman the same size as you noticed your worries, she quickly reached her hand out to help. Her name is Furina, former Hydro Archon, now creative consultant and film director and she happens to know places within the city.
“Hello there miss, are you lost?” Furina asked you, knowing how lost you are in this new place beyond your nation.
“Uhh…yeah…” You hesitated to answer her, resulting in a murmur.
“Oh, never been in Fontaine before?” Furina responded, hearing what you just whispered, her hands tried to hold yours
“...Yes!” Shocked by the sudden movement but you quickly calm your wits to answer her. “I’ve never been here before!” Your timid, nervous expression betrays your confidence. You and Furina waited for the latter’s response for a few minutes until she finally responded.
“Oh…if you ask for directions, I could’ve greatly helped you, but…” Furina itches her head, wanting to help you but realizes that she has a schedule to follow.
“But…what?” You said, why is she hesitating?
“Well…I had a troupe I had to consult at this time.” Furina finally told her reasons. You tried to apologize for disturbing her with this completely unnecessary request, knowing of her capricious nature.
“It's not that I don’t want to help you, but…” Furina clarified her intentions but slowed down to gather her reasoning to the clueless tourist. “The troupe will and can’t wait any longer for me. The only help I can give to you is that we should go to Cafe Debord. I have a friend who can help you in that regard.”
You never heard this side of the former Archon before, but maybe some rumors you heard inside the palace may not be completely true after all. It’s rather refreshing, really. You then followed her advice and went there.
While there, Furina brought food for the three of you, with her only containing a simple slice of cake and coffee while you and this friend of hers having a rather medium amount of food. Soon, Furina’s friend entered the establishment and the consultant guided her to the table, where she saw her and you, a clueless Snezhnayan tourist in the same table. She took her seat between you and Furina.
“ So my dear Furina! What brings you here today?” The woman asked.
“Let me explain…” Then she explained about her schedule and your predicament. Causing the woman inclined to help you.
“Oh my! Well glad you called me here madame, otherwise you found yourself struggling focusing both at the same time.” She jokingly said, much to Furina’s annoyance. The woman eventually noticed her mistake in courtesy.
“Oh, I haven’t introduced myself to this fine, beautiful mademoiselle” She said, causing the consultant to make an annoyed expression and a facepalm.
The woman finally, finally introduced yourself to you. “ My name is Navia Caspar, just call me Navia. Nice to meet you.” She then kissed your hand as a gesture of courtesy.
“This is rather odd…is she instantly smitten to me- no no no don’t ever EVER think of that!” you thought to yourself. That young woman, you admit to yourself or not, is taller than you, blonde and blue eyes, great fashion sense, and a kind and thoughtful person to boot! You never fell in love with someone for a very long time now and seem like the gods decided to mock you for falling into such a nefarious trap.
no no no no NO NO NO! This can’t be happening, you can’t face her like an embarrassed young-looking lady you are, you are supposed to be this dignified, cold woman befitting of your homeland-
You buried these troubled thoughts to yourself, hoping never to surface again. You are just a first time-tourist after all…just stay calm Irina…
“N-nice to meet you too, M-Miss Navia…” You stuttered at such a surprising gesture then introduced yourself “I-Irina Konstantinovna…call me Irene in short”
“That’s a beautiful name! Hope your visit to Fontaine will be filled with good…great memories!” Navia said, enthusiastic and looking forward to a nation round tour with you.
“Guess the winter can wait…I can take a respite before the moment arrives…” You thought to yourself.