#moderation!

As for Diluc, the same, he is my favorite part of genshin. He's fun to play, and I like building him (I have a Hu Tao who he's all his leftovers, and I'm sure I'd get killed in major fandom space for that. ) He's also got an interesting personality who meshes well with others. I'm currently interested in more with Al Haitham to see what he and Diluc would be like, and by extension, I've taken an interest in Kevah. Which ya knooow would be kinda funny to me.

So I think it's definitely a question of moderation. You need to make sure that the rest of the story matters, and that it's not being constructed around this single character. If the other characters aren't as interesting, make them interesting you are the writer! Make them blorbos! You have that power! But additionally, I think allowing stories to develop organically is actually very important. I think that's where you get the most interesting plot and character developments, and where you can most successfully emotionally impact, surprise, and engage your readers. That's when stories feel the most exciting, and most dangerous because it's like anything can happen and it's not actually predetermined from the very first page! So if you have a character that you love, who is dragging the story in a different direction, then it may be worth going back to the drawing board and considering the pros and cons. Would your story be better if you did lean into these ideas? Would it be more interesting? If yes, then go for it! There's no rule that you are only allowed to have a certain amount of fun, and anything above that limit is illegal. You just have to make sure you're not leaving the rest of the plot and characters in the dust to do it. New plot hooks and and arcs as a result of unexpected inspiration from a character you connected to more than you thought you would is a good thing! Follow that! Just also adjust everything else around the character so it's not flattened and only existing to show them off

where did you go? please stay this way after the baby comes. i will be such a cheap date. 

so tiiiiiiiiiiiired..........