[Diluc shows up right on time to pick up Amber for their date upon the ship. Though they're just venturing on this date as friends and Diluc bid on her to uphold his promise of not letting her slip into the hands of any more unsavory men, he intends to make it a proper date.
Dressed to the nines with his hair free from its usual ponytail, he knocks on her door and presents her with a bouquet of deep red roses when she answers.]
( To be honest, she has no real reason to be nervous for this date, but she still is for some reason. It's all good between her and Diluc - despite their intimate history, they're friends! And she appreciates him a lot. But Amber isn't very experienced with date dates. She's done her best to make herself look the part, and Mishka gave his nod of approval over her outfit, so it can't be all that bad, right?
Swallowing her nerves, she opens the door and breaks into a bright smile the moment she sets eyes on him. As expected of Diluc, he looks so handsome that it's striking - his hair styled long is a really nice look for him. Not to mention that suit. With the red accents on his outfit, her own red dress is certain to match. She steps out of her doorway into the light, unveiling her dress which hugs her petite frame and leaves nothing to the imagination. )
Morning, Diluc! ( She chirps, still adjusting to dropping the 'Master' honorific before his name. Seeing him so regal almost makes her call him that. )
Oh, those flowers...! ( Are they for her!? She brings up one of her hands to her face while she smiles, blushing so brightly that it may rival the colour of her dress. ) They're beautiful...! ( He's only been here for less than a minute and he's already made her feel wooed! )
It takes every ounce of Diluc's hard-earned restraint not to openly stare at her. To say she looks good in that ensemble would be doing her a major disservice. She looks like a snack, a treat, a whole ass woman buffet, but none of that leaves Diluc's mouth in favor of complimenting her as a proper gentleman should.]
What, these roses? I'd thought so as well, but they pale in comparison to you. Regardless, I hope you enjoy them.
[The roses are neatly held together by an elegant strip of black satin in lieu of the usual twine, and with a smile, he holds them out to her. Really, his main priority here is freeing up his hands so he can hold onto Amber's.]
( Excuse me!! Sir!!!!! Do you want her to blush any more than she already is!!!!!!!!!!! )
Ehehe!( All she can do is giggle, really, combing one of her long dark strands of brown hair behind her ear. It's not normal for a woman so outgoing as Amber to get shy like this, but Diluc makes it so easy. She accepts the flowers, bringing them to her nose to smell. Their aroma is so wonderful ... this is the first bouquet of roses she's ever received, so that makes it pretty special for her. )
You're going to make me blush if you keep being so sweet. ( She says, as she is already blushing. ) Would you like to step inside for a moment while I find a vase for these? I want to ensure they're nice and hydrated while we're gone.
( Amber opens the door to the farm she shares with Mishka - he's out today, so it's just the two of them. She'll guide them both to the kitchen which he will recognise - and thanks to bingo square submissions, it's looking pretty nice. Amber has definitely made the place feel like home with the addition of several hand-made items and a plush rabbit or two.
She locates a vase from the cupboard, filling it with water and adding to the roses, fluffing them out with her hands so they fan out nicely. After placing it on her kitchen table, all she can do is smile. )
The room feels so much brighter already! Thank you, Diluc ... I love them so much. ( Those aren't the only flowers in her kitchen at present, either - she has an assortment of daisies and pansies in tinier jars just to add a happy splash of colour to the kitchen. With the roses taken care of, she turns to Diluc and offers her arm to him. ) Shall we head off?
[No, he doesn't mind one bit, stepping inside so she can set her flowers in a vase. Ah... But her home is looking rather nice these days, Diluc can't help but notice. She has a style all her own and it suits her well, but he supposes Mishka may have had a hand in this as well. Still, this is a largely Amber-core home, isn't it?]
Glad to hear it. I don't find myself using many of the flowers we grow on the farm, so if they are to your liking, I'll bring you some more often.
[Certain flowers can be used in wine making, but for the rest, he'll keep Amber in mind for the future. Taking her offered arm, Diluc guides her out of her home and towards the beach.]
Have you had much time to research the boat? There are quite a few amenities on board. First things first: have you brought your appetite?
Oh, wow! Really..? Ma-- I-I mean Diluc, ( She's still adjusting to addressing him so casually, especially when such formalities are concerned! ) That's so sweet of you to say...! ( Amber blushes, which matches her red dress quite nicely. Ah, there's nothing like the simple things in life that make her so happy.
Once he takes her arm, she's happy to walk with him, feeling herself glowing from the inside out with happiness. His small remark about bringing her appetite makes her bubble out a soft, airy giggle. )
Hehe! You bet. ( He's seen her devour a tower of meat. This girl can EAT. )Especially if there's tender meat on the menu! But I highly doubt it's as good as yours, though ... that's a work of art if I ever tasted one.
( SURPRISINGLY, NOT A EUPHEMISM. )
But you're right! I have been looking things up. I just couldn't help myself! This is, uh ... the first proper date I've ever been on, really. I wanted to know what to expect so we could plan ahead! If you've done your research, did anything catch your eye? Otherwise, I'm happy to fill you in!
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[Amber! Don't talk about how good his meat is when you're wearing a dress like that!! Diluc's mind inevitably goes there, and so he sheepishly laughs, but he's not going to explain himself. Heading off in the direction of the boat, he matches pace with Amber.]
You've never been on a proper date before?
[Wow!! Could those idiots at the Knights get any worse? Diluc strongly regrets not having had the opportunity to take Amber on a date like this sooner. Bedding her first was improper, but she seems happy, so he can't beat himself up for it all too much.]
In that case, I'll ensure it's the best date you'll ever go on. Like you, I'll admit I'm eager to eat.
[Who knows? Maybe big, meaty appetites are a pyro thing.]
Best date...? ( A light blush tickles her cheeks. ) You're too good to me, Diluc.
( There's just no end to how much he spoils her, is there? Amber honestly can't believe how wonderful he's been to her since her arrival in this place. How he listened to her past, comforted her while she cried, cooked for her, showed her how to cook properly, made love to her, cuddled her while they watched a movie when she felt terrible, bid all of his coins to take her on a date, surprised her with roses, and now he promises to make this the best date she'll ever go on-?
An unwanted pang of pain jabs her heart when she recalls that her and Diluc could never be. This is just a friend date. They're friends. And not only that, but Diluc is spoken for by Sir Kaeya, one of the men in Amber's life who she adores and respects above all the others. The last thing she could ever want would be to get in the way or cause problems. This is why she hasn't vocalised her feelings to anyone, nor does she intend to.
Amber just considers this struggle a normal part of her life. She's always struggled, everywhere she's gone. Why should her love life be any different? She's had her heart crushed twice and empty flings that have lead to nowhere. Her chances of finding love is as good as dead, in her eyes. She'll do what she always does: Put on a brave face and get through it. She wants to enjoy this date, and she will not let her feelings get in the way. No matter how many pangs of pain pop up through the night, she'll walk away from all of them.
... No matter how hard it is. )
Oh! I think we're here! ( Look at her, masking her pain with cheer, as she does. ) I can't wait to see how this looks on the inside!
[It's because he's aware, at least in part, of how much pain Amber has gone through in her life and on this island, that he insists on making this date special. Seeing her happy really does warm his heart a great deal. The two people on this island whose happiness seem to shine brightly enough to touch even him are Kaeya, of course, and herself. Will he stop to think about why that is? No, there are others matters to be focusing on during their friend date, he thinks. This isn't about him.
As they board the ship, Diluc takes a look around at what they can see from just outside of it. It's not a particularly big vessel, but it's nicely decorated and no doubt a lot of care and consideration went into planning this excursion for them. Good. This is the sort of relaxing atmosphere that should, hopefully, put Amber's heart at ease.]
Pretty incredible. It's been quite a while since I've been on a boat this nice. Of course, I've been on my fair share of rickety paddleboats since.
[He wasn't exactly moving around in style when storming Fatui strongholds. Stepping foot onto the boat, Diluc shifts his hold to keep an arm wrapped around Amber's waist. These are somewhat tight quarters and there's staff milling about, so he keeps her close to avoid any of them bumbling into her.]
Let's get signed in at the restaurant. I've read there's also a buffet on board, but we're both fans of a good steak, aren't we?
[And Diluc has expensive tastes that he doesn't at all mind sharing with Amber, signing in and shortly thereafter being escorted to their table. The waiter moves to pull out Amber's chair for her, but Diluc gently insists on doing it himself, after which the waiter provides them with the wine menu. Diluc hands the first of the two menus to Amber.]
Now then... Oh. Somehow, I recognize most of these names. There are a few bottles on offer from Dawn Winery as well.
[How in the world did the kitchen staff acquire them...? Don't worry, he'll interrogate them later. It's Amber time right now.]
( The walk through the ship is very fun, despite being a normal activity. There's something that she simply adores about having Diluc's hand around her waist - it makes her heart drum madly in her chest. Even if it's just for one night, she's going to savour being on his arm. Amber loves being his date.
Once they're seated at their table (after he chivalrously pulls back her chair for her!), the mention of Diluc's wine being in stock on the ship definitely earns a positive reaction out of Amber! Her face brightens into a smile, golden eyes twinkling when her gaze meets his as she looks up from the menu in front of her. )
This is great! I'm so glad! There's no wine in this universe that compares to the Dawn Winery's! Ah, that comforting taste of home ... ( She points to the standard Dandelion wine. ) Red wine goes great with meat, so I'll go for that one, please! Thank you so much, Diluc...!
( Once the wine is ordered, they can browse the food menus! )
Oh...! It all looks so yummy! What do you think you're going to order?
[Naturally, he's going to order a bottle of Dawn Winery's finest just to ensure they haven't gone the lengths to bootleg his signature brew. But more importantly, if it is a genuine import, he wants Amber to enjoy the wine he and his father have worked so hard to create.
As for the food... Well, his eyes gravitate towards the steaks on offer. Setting his menu down so Amber can see it, he taps the glistening sirloin on the page.]
Absolutely. I find that a well-marbled cut of meat pairs well with our signature red, but any sort of meat will do. What would you like, Amber? I'll order for us.
( She'll definitely enjoy the wine. After all, it's truly her favourite - it's a taste of home she can't find anywhere else. Crepus and Diluc's efforts have certainly won this woman over and this date is going to be made so much better when they get to enjoy a glass of it. )
Ooh, uh ... ( Amber glances down at the part of the menu Diluc is pointing at, eyes twinkling when she looks back up at him. )
You know what? I trust your taste, so I'll have the same!
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cruise date! cruise date!!
Dressed to the nines with his hair free from its usual ponytail, he knocks on her door and presents her with a bouquet of deep red roses when she answers.]
Good morning, Amber.
CRUISE DATE!!
Swallowing her nerves, she opens the door and breaks into a bright smile the moment she sets eyes on him. As expected of Diluc, he looks so handsome that it's striking - his hair styled long is a really nice look for him. Not to mention that suit. With the red accents on his outfit, her own red dress is certain to match. She steps out of her doorway into the light, unveiling her dress which hugs her petite frame and leaves nothing to the imagination. )
Morning, Diluc! ( She chirps, still adjusting to dropping the 'Master' honorific before his name. Seeing him so regal almost makes her call him that. )
Oh, those flowers...! ( Are they for her!? She brings up one of her hands to her face while she smiles, blushing so brightly that it may rival the colour of her dress. ) They're beautiful...! ( He's only been here for less than a minute and he's already made her feel wooed! )
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It takes every ounce of Diluc's hard-earned restraint not to openly stare at her. To say she looks good in that ensemble would be doing her a major disservice. She looks like a snack, a treat, a whole ass woman buffet, but none of that leaves Diluc's mouth in favor of complimenting her as a proper gentleman should.]
What, these roses? I'd thought so as well, but they pale in comparison to you. Regardless, I hope you enjoy them.
[The roses are neatly held together by an elegant strip of black satin in lieu of the usual twine, and with a smile, he holds them out to her. Really, his main priority here is freeing up his hands so he can hold onto Amber's.]
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Ehehe! ( All she can do is giggle, really, combing one of her long dark strands of brown hair behind her ear. It's not normal for a woman so outgoing as Amber to get shy like this, but Diluc makes it so easy. She accepts the flowers, bringing them to her nose to smell. Their aroma is so wonderful ... this is the first bouquet of roses she's ever received, so that makes it pretty special for her. )
You're going to make me blush if you keep being so sweet. ( She says, as she is already blushing. ) Would you like to step inside for a moment while I find a vase for these? I want to ensure they're nice and hydrated while we're gone.
( Amber opens the door to the farm she shares with Mishka - he's out today, so it's just the two of them. She'll guide them both to the kitchen which he will recognise - and thanks to bingo square submissions, it's looking pretty nice. Amber has definitely made the place feel like home with the addition of several hand-made items and a plush rabbit or two.
She locates a vase from the cupboard, filling it with water and adding to the roses, fluffing them out with her hands so they fan out nicely. After placing it on her kitchen table, all she can do is smile. )
The room feels so much brighter already! Thank you, Diluc ... I love them so much. ( Those aren't the only flowers in her kitchen at present, either - she has an assortment of daisies and pansies in tinier jars just to add a happy splash of colour to the kitchen. With the roses taken care of, she turns to Diluc and offers her arm to him. ) Shall we head off?
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Glad to hear it. I don't find myself using many of the flowers we grow on the farm, so if they are to your liking, I'll bring you some more often.
[Certain flowers can be used in wine making, but for the rest, he'll keep Amber in mind for the future. Taking her offered arm, Diluc guides her out of her home and towards the beach.]
Have you had much time to research the boat? There are quite a few amenities on board. First things first: have you brought your appetite?
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Once he takes her arm, she's happy to walk with him, feeling herself glowing from the inside out with happiness. His small remark about bringing her appetite makes her bubble out a soft, airy giggle. )
Hehe! You bet. ( He's seen her devour a tower of meat. This girl can EAT. ) Especially if there's tender meat on the menu! But I highly doubt it's as good as yours, though ... that's a work of art if I ever tasted one.
( SURPRISINGLY, NOT A EUPHEMISM. )
But you're right! I have been looking things up. I just couldn't help myself! This is, uh ... the first proper date I've ever been on, really. I wanted to know what to expect so we could plan ahead! If you've done your research, did anything catch your eye? Otherwise, I'm happy to fill you in!
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You've never been on a proper date before?
[Wow!! Could those idiots at the Knights get any worse? Diluc strongly regrets not having had the opportunity to take Amber on a date like this sooner. Bedding her first was improper, but she seems happy, so he can't beat himself up for it all too much.]
In that case, I'll ensure it's the best date you'll ever go on. Like you, I'll admit I'm eager to eat.
[Who knows? Maybe big, meaty appetites are a pyro thing.]
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( There's just no end to how much he spoils her, is there? Amber honestly can't believe how wonderful he's been to her since her arrival in this place. How he listened to her past, comforted her while she cried, cooked for her, showed her how to cook properly, made love to her, cuddled her while they watched a movie when she felt terrible, bid all of his coins to take her on a date, surprised her with roses, and now he promises to make this the best date she'll ever go on-?
An unwanted pang of pain jabs her heart when she recalls that her and Diluc could never be. This is just a friend date. They're friends. And not only that, but Diluc is spoken for by Sir Kaeya, one of the men in Amber's life who she adores and respects above all the others. The last thing she could ever want would be to get in the way or cause problems. This is why she hasn't vocalised her feelings to anyone, nor does she intend to.
Amber just considers this struggle a normal part of her life. She's always struggled, everywhere she's gone. Why should her love life be any different? She's had her heart crushed twice and empty flings that have lead to nowhere. Her chances of finding love is as good as dead, in her eyes. She'll do what she always does: Put on a brave face and get through it. She wants to enjoy this date, and she will not let her feelings get in the way. No matter how many pangs of pain pop up through the night, she'll walk away from all of them.
... No matter how hard it is. )
Oh! I think we're here! ( Look at her, masking her pain with cheer, as she does. ) I can't wait to see how this looks on the inside!
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As they board the ship, Diluc takes a look around at what they can see from just outside of it. It's not a particularly big vessel, but it's nicely decorated and no doubt a lot of care and consideration went into planning this excursion for them. Good. This is the sort of relaxing atmosphere that should, hopefully, put Amber's heart at ease.]
Pretty incredible. It's been quite a while since I've been on a boat this nice. Of course, I've been on my fair share of rickety paddleboats since.
[He wasn't exactly moving around in style when storming Fatui strongholds. Stepping foot onto the boat, Diluc shifts his hold to keep an arm wrapped around Amber's waist. These are somewhat tight quarters and there's staff milling about, so he keeps her close to avoid any of them bumbling into her.]
Let's get signed in at the restaurant. I've read there's also a buffet on board, but we're both fans of a good steak, aren't we?
[And Diluc has expensive tastes that he doesn't at all mind sharing with Amber, signing in and shortly thereafter being escorted to their table. The waiter moves to pull out Amber's chair for her, but Diluc gently insists on doing it himself, after which the waiter provides them with the wine menu. Diluc hands the first of the two menus to Amber.]
Now then... Oh. Somehow, I recognize most of these names. There are a few bottles on offer from Dawn Winery as well.
[How in the world did the kitchen staff acquire them...? Don't worry, he'll interrogate them later. It's Amber time right now.]
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Once they're seated at their table (after he chivalrously pulls back her chair for her!), the mention of Diluc's wine being in stock on the ship definitely earns a positive reaction out of Amber! Her face brightens into a smile, golden eyes twinkling when her gaze meets his as she looks up from the menu in front of her. )
This is great! I'm so glad! There's no wine in this universe that compares to the Dawn Winery's! Ah, that comforting taste of home ... ( She points to the standard Dandelion wine. ) Red wine goes great with meat, so I'll go for that one, please! Thank you so much, Diluc...!
( Once the wine is ordered, they can browse the food menus! )
Oh...! It all looks so yummy! What do you think you're going to order?
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As for the food... Well, his eyes gravitate towards the steaks on offer. Setting his menu down so Amber can see it, he taps the glistening sirloin on the page.]
Absolutely. I find that a well-marbled cut of meat pairs well with our signature red, but any sort of meat will do. What would you like, Amber? I'll order for us.
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Ooh, uh ... ( Amber glances down at the part of the menu Diluc is pointing at, eyes twinkling when she looks back up at him. )
You know what? I trust your taste, so I'll have the same!