[It's an unsatisfactory answer and he knows it, but there's little Diluc can say when every word feels like it has to be carefully extracted and forced out past his lips. They've reached a point of understanding, but he still feels that discomfiting hollowness in his chest, years old pain kicked up again with no cure for it but to let it settle again on its own time.
Nevertheless, he takes some comfort in Amber's thoughtfulness. On top of being strong and resilient, he'd once wanted her under his command because she boasted a rare brand of compassion that didn't stop at those she was obligated to serve by duty. No matter where Amber goes or what she does, Diluc is confident she'd be no less considerate of those around her.]
Genuine people like you are few and far in between. Even if you'd meant to callously insult and offend me, I wouldn't think any less of you. It was evident to me what kind of person you were back when we'd first met, so if anything, you can rest assured that my mind won't change any time soon.
[But that said... well, it's clear to them both that he isn't in particularly high spirits, isn't it? Ending things on a sour note is unfortunate, but Diluc does need some time away. A concession, then.]
If it's all the same to you, I wouldn't mind aiding you in your endeavors on the farm. Whether that's assisting you in the field or fulfilling bingo tasks, know that you can count on my help.
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[It's an unsatisfactory answer and he knows it, but there's little Diluc can say when every word feels like it has to be carefully extracted and forced out past his lips. They've reached a point of understanding, but he still feels that discomfiting hollowness in his chest, years old pain kicked up again with no cure for it but to let it settle again on its own time.
Nevertheless, he takes some comfort in Amber's thoughtfulness. On top of being strong and resilient, he'd once wanted her under his command because she boasted a rare brand of compassion that didn't stop at those she was obligated to serve by duty. No matter where Amber goes or what she does, Diluc is confident she'd be no less considerate of those around her.]
Genuine people like you are few and far in between. Even if you'd meant to callously insult and offend me, I wouldn't think any less of you. It was evident to me what kind of person you were back when we'd first met, so if anything, you can rest assured that my mind won't change any time soon.
[But that said... well, it's clear to them both that he isn't in particularly high spirits, isn't it? Ending things on a sour note is unfortunate, but Diluc does need some time away. A concession, then.]
If it's all the same to you, I wouldn't mind aiding you in your endeavors on the farm. Whether that's assisting you in the field or fulfilling bingo tasks, know that you can count on my help.