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.]
I know... [She nods and takes the tea, appreciative of the gesture.]
It was even worse before, in the other place I was in... But even though a lot less people died, it still... doesn't feel any better, at the end of the day.
They went to the land of the dead, a place we were not able to access til the last week we were there. After they were gone, we were still able to send them letters and even receive ones from them, though they had to be short.
[ there's a bit of a sad look in his eyes. ]
The dead were even able to haunt us. And even though it was a very brief interaction, and they could not talk or touch, it was still very comforting.
[ 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.
[ after the "show" diluc will come looking for estelle! he would like to check on her, also i'm gonna go ahead and say that canopus just stayed with her. so he's on the look out for her as well.
when he enters the cemetery, and spots her, he'll come up beside her. and softly:]
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