[Diluc's smiles are rare things, but Gaku has earned this one. Diluc looks so much younger, much more his age, when he genuinely smiles. It's a shame he doesn't more often... but who knows what the future holds? Right now, he's not as apprehensive about it as he was before, like a weight's been lifted off his mind. Thanks, Gaku.]
I'm certain we'll reach a resolution that works for us both. As for you and Ellis, I wish both of you the best. If you're ever at an impasse, reach out to me.
[Gaku knows Ellis best of everyone on the island, but everyone benefits from a little support now and then.
Ah... but now he has to think about how to get that portrait out of Gaku's home. Smell that, Gaku? A small fire has started in one of the trash bins outside. Hmm.]
[Good. Fall for it. Diluc's smile remains on his face until the moment Gaku's back is turned, and then he's scowling, staring at that god-forsaken portrait with intent.]
Until then, Gaku.
[And just as soon as Gaku leaves, Diluc jerks out of his chair to pull that painting off the wall and run off with it. Goodbye, Gaku. He heads straight to the peak of the mountain to set it aflame and kick it into the void. All's well that ends well, as they say. Another successful hunt.]
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I'm certain we'll reach a resolution that works for us both. As for you and Ellis, I wish both of you the best. If you're ever at an impasse, reach out to me.
[Gaku knows Ellis best of everyone on the island, but everyone benefits from a little support now and then.
Ah... but now he has to think about how to get that portrait out of Gaku's home. Smell that, Gaku? A small fire has started in one of the trash bins outside. Hmm.]
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Thanks. I might take you up on that offer someday.
[ Gaku smiles, but then he smells smoke coming from outside, so he excuses himself before going to take care of that. ]
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Until then, Gaku.
[And just as soon as Gaku leaves, Diluc jerks out of his chair to pull that painting off the wall and run off with it. Goodbye, Gaku. He heads straight to the peak of the mountain to set it aflame and kick it into the void. All's well that ends well, as they say. Another successful hunt.]