Eula x Reader - Disgraced Yet Defiant

Chapter 12: Festive Wager

Eula: "Hmmm... I see... I suppose then, if what you say is true, then it seems that I was quite the inconsiderate person to you yesterday. For that I must request that you accept my most profuse apologies. After all, it was my idea for us to go out and drink last night... even after all that had happened to you yesterday..."

Y/N: "You really don't have to apologise! You weren't really all that much trouble to tend to, other than the couple moments where you, uhm... well..."

Eula: "Attempted to undress several articles of clothing in front of you?"

Y/N: "... yeah, that."

Eula: "And yet, you did not take advantage of the situation at all. Something that I might not be able to say about many of the others within this city. And for that, you truly do have my thanks... Hmm, I suppose I can allow some reprieve to the many slights you have managed to amass against me in the few days we have known one another."

Y/N: "Oh? That seems like quite the generous offer! So, would you happen to have an exact count of grievances that you must avenge against me? Or well... should I just keep looking over my shoulder whilst I remain in this city?!"

Eula: "Hahaha! I'm afraid for your sake that such a thing is for me to know and for you to discover over time! But... that's yet another time that you have mentioned the concept of leaving Mondstadt... Are you certain that you are happy with your current situation?"

Y/N: "If I'm happy with my current situation? Well... if I'm being honest? This has probably been the best state I have been in since I left Liyue! To have a roof over my head and people that are willing to talk to me without pointing their weapons at my throat? Yeah, it's really not too bad here!"

And... well, Eula's been quite the staying force too. As she's been a really nice person to get to know – even with how difficult she makes it to squirm my way in there! But I wouldn't dare say any of that out loud to her, as that would just add on to the list of transgressions I'm sure!

Eula: "Huh... I see... So that is to say that you do not have any intention on leaving currently then?"

Y/N: "Well... not unless you plan on kicking me out! Ahaha!"

Eula: "Heh. Not currently, no. As you have fortunately been quite the well-mannered guest after all."

Y/N: "Oh good, because otherwise I wouldn't know what else to do! I can't leave Mondstadt just yet after all, what with Eira now recovering under the care of uhm... Deaconess Barbara I think it was?"

Eula: "Yes, that's quite likely to be the case. That Barbara is always tending to the sick and injured here in Mondstadt. Quite the cheery type too..." *sigh*

Y/N: "Hmm? Something the matter, Eula?"

Eula: "...Everyone loves her. What's her secret? Maybe I could learn a thing or two from her... Hmm, or maybe not. I can't imagine a 'Shining Idol' would want anything to do with a descendant of a depraved dynasty."

Y/N: "A 'shining idol...?'"

Eula: "Ah, right. You've only heard her name in passing in regards to her role as Deaconess. Hmmm... Then how about this... You tell me about that girl we saw in the Angel's Share last night, and I shall tell you what I know about Barbara?"

Y/N: "The girl we saw in Angel's Share last night...?"

Eula: "We spoke of her for but a short while, as we were awaiting Diona to hand us our first round of drinks. She was the one that faced scorn of her elders due to her differing ideals and hobbies, correct? I believe Xinyan was her name, if I am not mistaken?"