[ The heat coming through the ceramic warms his hands, and as he sips on it, it warms his throat and then travels down his esophagus to his stomach where it feels as though it spreads into his flesh and blood. It isn't often the Iudex appreciates tea more than he appreciates water, but this is one such instance. The gentleman certainly knows how to brew a fine cup of tea; Neuvillette may not be particularly happy about being trapped in a cabin and the prospect of having to share the bed with a stranger (even though he's the one who suggested it to conserve heat), but at least the stranger in question appears to be a man of good character based on their interactions so far. He would not be opposed to getting to know him better.

(Still, his thoughts keep coming back to that aura of his. What exactly is Zhongli?) ]

If you ever decide to visit Fontaine, I would be delighted to share another cup with you.

[ Taking another sip, he likewise casts his gaze toward the window to watch the snow fall down in thick, unceasing flurries. In the distance, the sun is rapidly dipping below the horizon, its last embers spilling onto the land of desolation that is Dragonspine. ]

Have you been to Fontaine before? You mentioned earlier that you've had plenty of opportunities to travel.