four - hundred dialogue prompts . accepting . ⤷ ❝ you were just going to leave without saying goodbye ? ❞
the voice that reaches across the vast entryway of the raginvindr manor is out of place . light , & slurred just enough to imply it had long since passed a certain someone’s bedtime . it stopped diluc in his tracks , prompted a short sigh from slightly parted lips . with a short wave of a gloved hand , a maid is dismissed & he turns on his heel to face the source . a small figure , a bright light against the backdrop of the dimly lit manor , stepping slowly down the grand staircase .
❝ diona , ❞ firm , but kind , his tone urges importance . it’s only a few steps to the bottom of the stairs where he meets her . crouches down to meet her line of sight , with one elbow propped on either thigh . a small smile as an offering , sympathy & warmth , followed by a pointed raise of his eyebrows . he motions upwards , ❝ weren’t you supposed to be asleep an hour ago ? ❞
but he wouldn’t dare fault her for this , taking the environment in which she was raised until now into account . sparing a glance to a nearby grandfather clock , diluc concludes that he has more than enough time to spare . shifts until he’s seated on a lower step with legs outstretched , & pats the spot beside him in offering , ❝ i’m going to be back before morning . it’s just a quick errand i need to run . ❞
@heavenlyprinciples , diluc & diona .










