( even without words, his anger is one that she can detect. there's a brightness in her eyes that matches his due to the intensity of how important this matter is to her, and how seriously she is taking this entire exchange. for all she knows, he could have worst reaction possible - which is one of the many outcomes she imagined if she decided to approach Diluc about this. it's a regret that she has been carrying within her for years. and now, this feels like the worst possible time to tell him.

Amber calms herself with a steady intake of breath, before delivering a simple confession to him. )

That day ... when you quit the Knights. I was there in the room when it happened.

( a breath, a beat. )

I wasn't supposed to be there. My Grandfather ... his duties as an Outrider kept him so busy that he hardly had time for me. I was hiding from him in the headquarters closet, waiting to jump out and scare him. At that point, I would do anything to get him to notice me.

But to my surprise, the room was occupied with those in your Father's squad, and you as well. And I heard everything. I only left when everything fell quiet, and no one remained. But my Grandfather, he ... he never arrived that day. To this day, he's still missing.

( her voice pushes out softly, almost as a whisper. ) I wanted to tell you for years. You aren't the only one who lost faith that day.