[ diluc's bundled up in his usual outfit, had to break out all of the layers for this week, definitely has an extra shirt or two on. he sees xie lian and smiles, canopus, in her cat form, meows up at him and san lang. hewwo! ]
The first is more serious. [ he dips his head, polite as ever, if very serious. ] ...I was wondering, if perhaps you would be willing to share your team with me.
[ he has to close his eyes for a moment, also not surprised by xie lian's answer.
he takes a deep breath. ] I can't say I'm surprised.
[ he means that in a lighthearted way. diluc remembers their slumber party and how xl managed to drag baraqiel along, still quite impressed by that to be honest. ]
You've proven how trustworthy you are and it is the least I can do, after all you have done for Kaeya. I truly am thankful. [ he offers a small bow, a smile on his face as he rises back up. ]
...you're not the first person I've heard that from...
[ xie lian says that a little sheepishly, reaching up to scratch his cheek. rip. ]
But - truly. Kaeya has done very much for me, as well; I cannot begin to fathom how lost I would be without him. Anyone who is as close and dear to him as you are is just as important and well-trusted to me.
[ he returns the bow! so polite, these two; and then, a little brighter, claps his hands. ]
Now! Beyond that, the less serious. I have been tasked with learning something new about people this week. Would you help me and tell me something of yourself, Mister Diluc? If you wouldn't mind. I'd be happy to return the favor.
He's very reliable and I'm glad he's by your side, and you by his. [ he smiles, a warm fondness filling his chest. ] You have my thanks and also my word, that I will not betray your trust and that I am here for whatever you may need.
[ the way xie lian brightens up puts him at ease, eyebrows raising at the curiosity, he finds it kind of cute? hello?? ]
Something of myself? Hm...as a child I was taught to play piano and violin. I don't play nearly as often as I used to, but both are a source of relaxation for me whenever I feel stuck. [ smiles ] I do hope that was to your liking. And what about you, Xie Lian?
Thank you, Mr. Diluc. I will take those words with care.
[ what an important thing to be trusted. xie lian nods.
but!! the story makes him smile, fond. he likes learning about others! and besides - after the town meeting this week, it seems that's what they're all supposed to do. ]
That's wonderful. Have you had the chance to play much, here? [ i just think a top level of diluc playing a violin would be very sexy ] It is wonderful - thank you very much for sharing that with me, as well.
As for myself... [ hmmmm... he taps his chin. what can he talk about that he hasn't yet - ah! ] I was raised in a palace, and rarely had the chance to interact with others until I began cultivating. When I finally was allowed to do so, I was introduced to the two people I consider my dearest friends. Feng Xin, first - a fine warrior, I have known since I was fourteen. I suppose he is my bodyguard, though really, he is my best friend. He is a truly good person, beyond anything, though he has a bit of a temper.... and a bit of a pottymouth.
And then - more recently, Mu Qing, who is my attendant, and also a fine warrior. He wields a saber like almost no one I've ever seen - a true and natural talent. [ ah... swords... ] To be honest, sometimes, I think you remind me of him a little.
I have not, maybe in the next world I will find the time. [ that would be very sexi of him. :writing_hand: ]
[ oh. oh no. diluc continues to be so fond. xie lian is too good!!
he smiles as he listens to xl speak of dear friends, diluc thinks about the ones he has back home and that makes him homesick. but he pushes it down, focusing only on the story being told now. ]
They both sound very dependable. [ oh? he blinks and tilts his head slightly. ] Is that so? What an honor that is, then.
[ it's nice to talk about feng xin and mu qing, but... admittedly, it makes xie lian feel a little homesick, too. his smile is very gentle, as ever, but a little sad. ]
They are - the very most. They have been through the worst of times with me, and never once strayed from my side. It's been strange, not to have them here, truthfully, but... to find true friends in such a situation of adversity is just as valued, and just as important.
[ and! yes!! friendship. he tips his head. ]
You two both use similar weapons, and have a similar fighting spirit. He can be taciturn, sometimes, and even brusque, but.. he cares very, very much. It's quite obvious.
[ somewhere mu qing just shuddered, in the void. ]
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Ah, Xie Lian. What can I do for you?
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The first is more serious. [ he dips his head, polite as ever, if very serious. ] ...I was wondering, if perhaps you would be willing to share your team with me.
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he blinks, takes moment and then nods. ] I would be. Of all the people left, you're one of the few I've been meaning to discuss this with myself.
[ he takes a quick look around, then turns to xie lian and says in a quieter tone. ] I belong to the Temporals.
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he laughs a little. ]
… you are the first that I have found. I am the opposite. [ with a smile. ] Though… I’m sure that is not hard to deduce.
[ sometimes you have your biases. sometimes your bias is baraqiel. ] I am thankful that you would want to share - you honor me, Mr. Diluc.
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he takes a deep breath. ] I can't say I'm surprised.
[ he means that in a lighthearted way. diluc remembers their slumber party and how xl managed to drag baraqiel along, still quite impressed by that to be honest. ]
You've proven how trustworthy you are and it is the least I can do, after all you have done for Kaeya. I truly am thankful. [ he offers a small bow, a smile on his face as he rises back up. ]
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[ xie lian says that a little sheepishly, reaching up to scratch his cheek. rip. ]
But - truly. Kaeya has done very much for me, as well; I cannot begin to fathom how lost I would be without him. Anyone who is as close and dear to him as you are is just as important and well-trusted to me.
[ he returns the bow! so polite, these two; and then, a little brighter, claps his hands. ]
Now! Beyond that, the less serious. I have been tasked with learning something new about people this week. Would you help me and tell me something of yourself, Mister Diluc? If you wouldn't mind. I'd be happy to return the favor.
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[ the way xie lian brightens up puts him at ease, eyebrows raising at the curiosity, he finds it kind of cute? hello?? ]
Something of myself? Hm...as a child I was taught to play piano and violin. I don't play nearly as often as I used to, but both are a source of relaxation for me whenever I feel stuck. [ smiles ] I do hope that was to your liking. And what about you, Xie Lian?
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[ what an important thing to be trusted. xie lian nods.
but!! the story makes him smile, fond. he likes learning about others! and besides - after the town meeting this week, it seems that's what they're all supposed to do. ]
That's wonderful. Have you had the chance to play much, here? [ i just think a top level of diluc playing a violin would be very sexy ] It is wonderful - thank you very much for sharing that with me, as well.
As for myself... [ hmmmm... he taps his chin. what can he talk about that he hasn't yet - ah! ] I was raised in a palace, and rarely had the chance to interact with others until I began cultivating. When I finally was allowed to do so, I was introduced to the two people I consider my dearest friends. Feng Xin, first - a fine warrior, I have known since I was fourteen. I suppose he is my bodyguard, though really, he is my best friend. He is a truly good person, beyond anything, though he has a bit of a temper.... and a bit of a pottymouth.
And then - more recently, Mu Qing, who is my attendant, and also a fine warrior. He wields a saber like almost no one I've ever seen - a true and natural talent. [ ah... swords... ] To be honest, sometimes, I think you remind me of him a little.
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[ oh. oh no. diluc continues to be so fond. xie lian is too good!!
he smiles as he listens to xl speak of dear friends, diluc thinks about the ones he has back home and that makes him homesick. but he pushes it down, focusing only on the story being told now. ]
They both sound very dependable. [ oh? he blinks and tilts his head slightly. ] Is that so? What an honor that is, then.
[ clenches fist. friendship. ]
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They are - the very most. They have been through the worst of times with me, and never once strayed from my side. It's been strange, not to have them here, truthfully, but... to find true friends in such a situation of adversity is just as valued, and just as important.
[ and! yes!! friendship. he tips his head. ]
You two both use similar weapons, and have a similar fighting spirit. He can be taciturn, sometimes, and even brusque, but.. he cares very, very much. It's quite obvious.
[ somewhere mu qing just shuddered, in the void. ]