[ Redemption arcs just aren't for him. Crashing and burning are just words for the way that Childe chooses to live his terrible life, usually to his own detriment. ]

Between you and me, 'Childe' is a whole lot easier to say.

[ So it edges out barely over Tartaglia, though he doesn't take much offense to either alias. Neither of them are his real name, after all. ]

I can drop by later to lend a hand with your card. Any squares you're having trouble with?

[ Spoken without an ounce of resistance, he obligingly takes the rake and shovel in both hands. Why is he so willing to be a workhorse? Principles, mostly. More than anything, he loathes being indebted to anything or anyone. If allowed, he will wander over to what he presumes is Uta's field. Imagine that it isn't, though, and Childe embarrasses himself even more egregiously. It's honestly what he deserves. ]

Also, where should I start?