The pain is manageable as long as I remain still. [ he tries to laugh, but that just makes everything hurt...fool. ] Just your presence here is of great help, thank you, Xie Lian. [ smiles! at least that doesn't hurt. ]
[ kaeya's expression is soft at first when he looks to diluc, reaching over to cup the side of his face briefly before he settles on the edge of the bed to talk. one hand finds diluc's and holds his fingers softly, like he's going to disappear again. ]
Business as usual, Dianxia? What did you wish to talk about?
[ this is now his "i'm working" voice wow. granted, they don't have much time, trial is tomorrow after all. he will start to help pour tea while xie lian speaks, handing the both of them cups. ]
If you have thoughts about tomorrow... I do as well.
[ fussy, immediately: ] Then please, remain still. And if there is anything you need, surely Kaeya or I can retrieve it for you.
[ SO THERE.
turning his attention to kaeya though (and ignoring this gay shit) he takes the cup of tea gratefully, eyes briefly scanning the cup before he pulls it up to his mouth. ]
Mmn. I've made some observations - in speaking to others, as well, I have a few locations we need to search immediately in the morning. [ xie lian shifts a little, pulling his notepad free of his brown satchel. (so strange, to be in his modern clothes!) ] ... The park is the first, followed by the Star Circle, then the hospital.
They're all rather large areas, though Star Circle and the Park might be explored more freely than a busy hospital... all of them will take a good amount of time... but at least it doesn't seem like we're on the clock anymore, does it?
[ he looks thoughtful as he holds his own tea, tapping his heel against the bed frame. polaris just lifts his head once to look over at them all before assuming a protective position, foreleg thrown over canopus and head tucked around san lang. ]
In some ways, no doubt, but...
[ kaeya voice: this sucks. ]
This is excellent, however, precisely what we need... my own observations have been... interesting. Though one most recently.
[ he gives a shift uncomfortably, expression distant as he makes to pull both legs up, crossed. ]
But I want more evidence first. Tomorrow will help that, hopefully...
[ this does suck. xie lian agrees. he nods along, tapping through his notes. ]
With there only being so few of us, we will need to move in small numbers. Teams of two, and no more than that - prioritizing those of us who can move quickly and carefully. [ ie, uninjured.
... the last thing kaeya says, and the expression on his face, gets his attention the most. xie lian frowns, as his danger senses pull a familiar Bad Feeling into his gut. ]
I can try an orchestrate our checks early if you'd like to investigate. You should be out there if you're certain of those locations, head an investigation.
[ he shakes his head, but it's honesty week. he's certainly not compelled, but he looks, bothered. we're all sharing here of course. ]
It's an unfortunate change. [ softer: ] Unexpected. To me. After all this time. I feel rather stupid.
[ polaris lets out a soft whine. ] I don't feel right setting it down just yet, cementing it, but let's perhaps say that I am following someone closely. And I will likely remain at trial to continue my observation unless you truly want me out there tomorrow.
You aren't stupid. [ immediately. ] If someone has made you to feel that way, then I would be more than happy to have words with them.
[ .... ] But... I think I understand. I trust your judgement, as always.
[ he. thinks he may understand a lot, actually, but xie lian doesn't say anything about it further, not wanting to press. ] I think that would be alright - we need to update our notes, as well. If you stay behind, will you keep a close eye on everyone's daemons as we have done before?
[ xie lian briefly glances to diluc, but... they're so close to the end right now, it doesn't matter, anyway. ] In order to narrow down our pool, we need to ask any of our killers have repeated this week early, too.
Thank you, Dianxia. Sometimes my best work is done at home. I'll keep our list updated while you're away. It's best if we both aren't gone this time around.
[ he simply nods a moment and then looks at diluc with a fond smile. ]
Is that a question the Watchers will be able to answer at the top of the trial? It would help.
[ like always. xie lian trusts kaeya to the fullest, so. ] And, if there's anything in particular you think it best for me to look out for while we're out, I'll do so.
[ gay, kaeluc. xie lian lets this gayness continue to happen in front of his salad, completely oblivious to it, and hums. ] ...I'm not sure, entirely. I know it's a question we've proposed before, but - we can hold off, if need be. It will help us at least as we get closer to the end.
[ makes brief gesture to take the list for a moment. he looks. a bit torn, but hey.
gimme.
he'll strike out something and write very carefully LYNX before handing it back. he doesn't try to hide it from diluc. it's too late in the game now. ]
...As you said - the more evidence, the better. I have no interest in false accusations.
[ quietly. ] The truth matters. [ words not of his own, but words that are important nonetheless. ] Let's see this through to the end, Kaeya, Mr. Diluc.
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The pain is manageable as long as I remain still. [ he tries to laugh, but that just makes everything hurt...fool. ] Just your presence here is of great help, thank you, Xie Lian. [ smiles! at least that doesn't hurt. ]
Feel free to chat, don't mind me.
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Business as usual, Dianxia? What did you wish to talk about?
[ this is now his "i'm working" voice wow. granted, they don't have much time, trial is tomorrow after all. he will start to help pour tea while xie lian speaks, handing the both of them cups. ]
If you have thoughts about tomorrow... I do as well.
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[ SO THERE.
turning his attention to kaeya though (and ignoring this gay shit) he takes the cup of tea gratefully, eyes briefly scanning the cup before he pulls it up to his mouth. ]
Mmn. I've made some observations - in speaking to others, as well, I have a few locations we need to search immediately in the morning. [ xie lian shifts a little, pulling his notepad free of his brown satchel. (so strange, to be in his modern clothes!) ] ... The park is the first, followed by the Star Circle, then the hospital.
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[ he looks thoughtful as he holds his own tea, tapping his heel against the bed frame. polaris just lifts his head once to look over at them all before assuming a protective position, foreleg thrown over canopus and head tucked around san lang. ]
In some ways, no doubt, but...
[ kaeya voice: this sucks. ]
This is excellent, however, precisely what we need... my own observations have been... interesting. Though one most recently.
[ he gives a shift uncomfortably, expression distant as he makes to pull both legs up, crossed. ]
But I want more evidence first. Tomorrow will help that, hopefully...
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With there only being so few of us, we will need to move in small numbers. Teams of two, and no more than that - prioritizing those of us who can move quickly and carefully. [ ie, uninjured.
... the last thing kaeya says, and the expression on his face, gets his attention the most. xie lian frowns, as his danger senses pull a familiar Bad Feeling into his gut. ]
...What did you observe?
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[ he shakes his head, but it's honesty week. he's certainly not compelled, but he looks, bothered. we're all sharing here of course. ]
It's an unfortunate change. [ softer: ] Unexpected. To me. After all this time. I feel rather stupid.
[ polaris lets out a soft whine. ] I don't feel right setting it down just yet, cementing it, but let's perhaps say that I am following someone closely. And I will likely remain at trial to continue my observation unless you truly want me out there tomorrow.
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hmm. ]
You aren't stupid. [ immediately. ] If someone has made you to feel that way, then I would be more than happy to have words with them.
[ .... ] But... I think I understand. I trust your judgement, as always.
[ he. thinks he may understand a lot, actually, but xie lian doesn't say anything about it further, not wanting to press. ] I think that would be alright - we need to update our notes, as well. If you stay behind, will you keep a close eye on everyone's daemons as we have done before?
[ xie lian briefly glances to diluc, but... they're so close to the end right now, it doesn't matter, anyway. ] In order to narrow down our pool, we need to ask any of our killers have repeated this week early, too.
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[ he simply nods a moment and then looks at diluc with a fond smile. ]
Is that a question the Watchers will be able to answer at the top of the trial? It would help.
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[ like always. xie lian trusts kaeya to the fullest, so. ] And, if there's anything in particular you think it best for me to look out for while we're out, I'll do so.
[ gay, kaeluc. xie lian lets this gayness continue to happen in front of his salad, completely oblivious to it, and hums. ] ...I'm not sure, entirely. I know it's a question we've proposed before, but - we can hold off, if need be. It will help us at least as we get closer to the end.
[ considering
The List ]
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gimme.
he'll strike out something and write very carefully LYNX before handing it back. he doesn't try to hide it from diluc. it's too late in the game now. ]
I'll see how it goes tomorrow.
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he sees!!!!! ]
...As you said - the more evidence, the better. I have no interest in false accusations.
[ quietly. ] The truth matters. [ words not of his own, but words that are important nonetheless. ] Let's see this through to the end, Kaeya, Mr. Diluc.