Understandable in that they just want to keep you safe, but it can definitely feel smothering at times.
[ he offers a soft and understanding smile ]
I must admit, you have a point there. Even in times of hardship there are still ways to find a silver lining. Having freedom like this would be one of them. I do hope it serves you well.
[Her eyes practically sparkle at the idea. Yeah, she'd probably be very into it. But now there is a cat that needs her attention. Cat!!! She kneels down to greet it, holding out a hand to see if it'll accept a headrub.]
[ diluc smiles, the sparkles in her eyes very endearing. also the way she reacts to canopus, it's very cute. and canopus is more than happy to accept pets! she bumps her head against estelle's hand. ]
That's right. She's my companion from the last place, a part of my soul, really.
[ he pauses. that sounds so weird out of context. ]
She's a daemon, an animal who I share a connection with. Two halves of a whole. Though our connection seems to have been severed, since coming here.
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Is that your place of residence, the castle?
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It is! I'm free to travel away from the castle now, but even then, I'm expected to have guards escorting me at all times. It's understandable, but...
I like having this kind of freedom much better. Even if it means being in danger sometimes.
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[ he offers a soft and understanding smile ]
I must admit, you have a point there. Even in times of hardship there are still ways to find a silver lining. Having freedom like this would be one of them. I do hope it serves you well.
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What's your home like, Diluc?
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Mondstadt, the city of freedom. From it's nature to it's people, it's a place I think you'd like very much.
[ there's a small chirp that comes from behind a bush. here comes the baby!! she's going right over to estelle. ]
Wandering off again, I see, Canopus.
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[Her eyes practically sparkle at the idea. Yeah, she'd probably be very into it. But now there is a cat that needs her attention. Cat!!! She kneels down to greet it, holding out a hand to see if it'll accept a headrub.]
Canopus...? Is this your cat?
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That's right. She's my companion from the last place, a part of my soul, really.
[ he pauses. that sounds so weird out of context. ]
She's a daemon, an animal who I share a connection with. Two halves of a whole. Though our connection seems to have been severed, since coming here.
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Oh! Like Polaris and Pravda!
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Yes. Exactly like those two.
[ he tilts his head to the side. ]
You know Yuri?
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Oh, but I never knew he was involved in one of these until just recently...
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[ he smiles.
ah…yes. nods. canopus weaves herself in and our of estelle’s legs, rubbing against them. ]
Yes. Alongside Kaeya and I. The three of us grew close, because of it. I’m not sure I would have survived, if it wasn’t for Yuri.