"You have been charged with evading arrest. Do you accept the charges against you?"
You really don't know what to say. Especially since it's Neuvillette asking you.
You had been quietly, secretly dating for a few months. Neither of you were ready to talk with others about your relationship, and Neuvillette was always worried someone might use your relationship to their own advantage.
You shrug at your boyfriend, unsure of what to do. He lets out a sigh, as though this whole thing is an inconvenience. It sort of is.
He knows as well as you do that the charges won't stick. Because out of all the places you were last night, you were in the perfect place for an airtight alibi.
You were in Neuvillette's arms.
"I suppose?" you manage, feeling quite put on the spot.
It can't be helped, really. Though you had been to the Opera House before, you had never been there as a defendant. Most of the time you came here to pick Neuvillette up when he worked too late.
Your shoulders slump slightly. Well, at least you'll get to see the Fortress of Meropide.
"Though typically at this time we would go over the charges and discuss evidence, I will have to intervene on this trial. The defendant could not have evaded arrest," Neuvillette said calmly, arms crossed over his chest.
To anyone else, he looks like the picture of ease. It's kind of nice being so close to Neuvillette right now, it allows only you to see the tips of his ears turn pink.
"Oh? And how can you say that?" Furina demands, looking quite upset that she isn't going to get a show.
Somehow, Neuvillette manages to stay composed as he answers, "Because she was with me last night."
Oh, poor Neuvillette looks ready to die from embarrassment. He was never going to live this down.
You cover your face with your hands out of embarrassment, though it was a bit funny to see Furina leaning over the balcony of her chair, looking beyond happy that Neuvillette finally said something.
"Yes, well, if that is all, then I will dismiss this case," Neuvillette said, clearly embarrassed.
"IT MOST CERTAINLY IS NOT ALL!"
From the excited look on Furina's face, and the exasperated one on Neuvillette's, you had a feeling that this really was far from over.
Oh well, at least you don't have to keep anything a secret anymore.