" It's Customary To Take Out New Business Partners Out To Dinner, Maybe Even Protocol If You Look Into

" it's customary to take out new business partners out to dinner, maybe even protocol if you look into the old books written by the former dukes and..." while he does go on on a slightly longer explanation, there's a note handed over to diluc. writing is a little off (it doesn't seem customary, more personal if anything), but there's a name of a restaurant written on it, alongside a time, "... i do have some paperwork i need to catch up on first, so unless you have any special interest in numbers and budgeting..."

a shrug, the note held out for diluc to take, the duke offering a polite but seemingly soft smile; "...let me meet you at this restaurant a little later ? it's on me. "

[ 🔥 ]  ──  * @avaere  ⸤ unprompted ⸣

ruby hues lower to the note, amusement etching across his features as he plucks it, reading over it. ah, so that's how it is, is it? well, he can't deny he's interested in the offer. it would be nice to have a peaceful meal with like-minded company. besides, he doesn't have anything urgent to return to, so he can spare time.

he lifts his gaze to regard the warden and he nods, already planning his schedule for the day.

"very well. i did want to visit a few shops, so i will most certainly meet you for lunch after."

this event has solidified the fact that diluc is genuinely caring and affectionate towards others despite not physically showing it.

first exhibit is his attitude towards traveler. not only does he meet the traveler's teasing with his own playfulness, but if you somehow can't make his potion the first try and have to use a second cycle, he quite literally: apologizes for adding more pressure, tells traveler he understands how much work it is, and then encourages them to try again, that he believes in them, and that he'll happily wait until they're satisified with the results for his order. word for word says "i believe in you." and then when it's complete, he praises them for their hard work and commends their skill

second exhibit is the potion itself. diluc, for all his grumping and huffing, genuinely does care for others. he quite literally comes up with the idea to use our potion not only in drinks but also infused in candles and fragrances. he had already wanted it to be used for drinks, but with the potent and the effects it had on him, diluc is now going out of his way to supply this anxiety relieving potion for others in other methods so they can relax and have a moment to breathe.

so not only is diluc protecting the people at night so they sleep safely, but now he's providing another form of relaxation so they're not overworked and can enjoy life instead of stressing. yes, i know he harps on the knights and kaeya (kaeya being a personal headcanon i have), but at the end of the day, under that mask of his, he cares so much and so deeply for others, even with his complex feelings.

long story short, diluc is a sweetheart and canon continues to prove me right every time

picture this for me, will you: it's easter and diluc decides to host a cute lil easter egg hunt and festivities at the winery. lets all the kids and the young adults have fun (I say young adult like he's not 22 smh).

just. the cuteness of it all 🥺

i've been meaning to address this and i will add this to my rules if i ever remember, but : ( under the cut )

i will no longer be listening to any "he said / she said" or any sort of "warnings" about people in the roleplay community. i dealt with enough of it last year, and a lot of those "warnings" turned out to be lies, cherry picked "evidence" and other forms of misinformation. so unless there are active, actual crimes like literal abuse + such with real evidence not taken out of context, i will not be listening to those "warnings."

i, believe it or not, am a grown adult and am capable of making my own decisions and gaining my own opinion of other people. i am tired of having my hand held and being influenced or pressured to block people, especially over lies.

genshin caps are officially sorted, zipped, uploaded and ready to go ! download here !

reminder to also check my caps blog ( @uchihacaps ) for updates 🩷

genshin caps are officially sorted, zipped, uploaded and ready to go ! download here !