( your honor. a title he's become accustomed to, heard day in and day out. the frequency should make her usage of it now nothing out of the ordinary, but he finds himself frowning at the address nonetheless. perhaps it's the effect of this strange place. or perhaps it's simply that he's learned he no longer has to be an outsider if he so wishes.

one hand comes up, palm outstretched in a subtle rejection. )

Please, just Neuvillette is fine. The title of Chief Justice holds no sway here, though that does not mean I plan on leaving any of my principles behind.

( you can take the man out of the role of chief justice, but you can't take the chief justice out of him.... )