she keeps quiet. she can't reply to that because she doesn't want to lie to diluc. she wasn't alone for all of her life, but she can't say she wasn't alone. ]
[ words like that are salvation to her, but tonight, it is not salvation she thinks she deserves. tears prick at the corner of her eyes, and she shakes her head. ]
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Shouxue.
[ he truly doesn't even know what to say. after the past two weeks, he cannot offer her false hope or encouragement.
he does not think tomorrow will bode well for her, or for sheba. ]
...What was your duty?
[ maybe he can ask her about that. and about everything else he has not yet had the chance to learn. ]
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[ she doesn't know what tomorrow is going to bring, and she likes diluc enough that he can know some secrets. ]
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...Fate has not been kind to you, it seems.
[ neither there, nor here. ]
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[ she won't pretend or hide or mince it. her life has not been kind. ]
But still, I persisted because even if I was tired by the world's injustices, I did not want to die.
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You've always been determined. I could see that from the very start.
[ not just for herself, but for others less fortunate. ]
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I wasn't that determined for a long time. I wasn't always like this.
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[ and now... ]
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[ she can't give herself that much credit. ]
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I'm glad you were not alone.
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she keeps quiet. she can't reply to that because she doesn't want to lie to diluc. she wasn't alone for all of her life, but she can't say she wasn't alone. ]
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You are not alone, now.
[ he's here with her. or, he tries to be. ]
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You needn't do this, Diluc.
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I'd like to.
[ ... ]
We've only just met, but you are dear to me. I hope you know that.
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that causes her tears to well. she takes a breath, so she doesn't stumble over her words. ]
I already knew leaving you was going to be difficult. I am glad I met you, Diluc.