heal me, love me || diluc ragnvindr

part IV

As usual, Hana do a little chores before going out to do her work. But something does not feels right this morning. There is no sight of the elderly who often sit by the side of the window and so Hana went into one of the room in the house and saw an old lady laying down on her bed so soundly.

She couldn't help but feels a swift of sadness coming through her heart. Slowly and gently she sit down by her side and taking her cold hand into hers.

"Miss Jane? You are very sick right now. I will not go to my work today so I can take care of you, alright?", Her voice is gentle and soft, a very concerned look has been pestering on her ever since she enter the room.

"Hana.. do not ever abandoned your duty. You wanted to be an adventurer, right? An adventurer had more responsibility then this. You will also encounter many other duties that you have to carry the more you grow up. So please, deliver all of it and do not mind me hence I will be alright." Miss Jane said as she look to her, a faint smile on her lips could barely be seen.

Hana refuses to listen to her and keep staying by her side.

"I know but.. how could I possibly leave you here by yourself."

Miss Jane just smiled at her and slowly caresses her face, "My dear.. do not worry about me. Please, I really want you to deliver it. I want the customers to feel happy when they received it. It is very much important and that is what I hope for. Can you do that for me?"

"But.. Miss Jane.."

"Alright, yes I will do it for you if that is what you wish for. I will be back sooner than how I usually do. So please and please, make sure to eat your meal and consumes this medicine. I will be going now." She is very hesitant to do this but if that is what she asked for, then she will grant it. The cold hand caressing her cheeks slowly part away and return to its place. 

"Please be careful, okay? I don't want my clumsy girl have scratches all over now." the elderly smiled endearingly at her as she walk out from the room.

With that, Hana takes a step back, and another one and another. Not moving her eyes from the weak body until she fully close the door.

'I will.. and please, don't leave me..'

Getting out from the house, she run and run to the place she need to go. There is not a single thought but to be back to her home as soon as she could.

Windrise, done. Thousand Wind Temple, done. Starfell Lake, done. And now all she needs to go is the Mondstadt City where almost half of the order has come from. She delivered all of it to the citizens, time by time, all left is one.

She stops for a moment to catch her breathe and read the last order, 'Diluc - Angel's Share'. As soon as she read that, she got a bit taken aback since he never ordered before. Taking a deep breath and walk to the tavern as fast as she could, opening the door and have a sit on one of the empty stool because her legs feel numb.

"Master Diluc, I got a delivery for you." she says as she tried to shake off the fact that she is very tired. But before she could take it out from her bag, Diluc stops her.

"I know you are tired right now but I am willing to pay extra. I need you to give that to a little girl named Klee, in the Knight of Favonius headquarters." He leans in close to her and lower down his voice so the conversation are not to be heard by anyone else; sliding the payment to her.

Hana look up to him with a confused look but nods slightly. 'a little girl named Klee?' a question raised into her mind.

"I see. But may I ask something, is it your daughter's special day? Because I never got an order from you until today." She asked innocently not knowing what's going to be answered by him is not what she expect.

He raised his eyebrows and took a second to think as she mutters her question so bluntly. "My.. my daughter? She's not my daughter and I will not respond to why I do this. You may leave now, and.."

"Wish Klee a happy birthday from me. But don't tell the other knights about it, especially the Cavalry Captain. I trusted you with this." He turned around and continue making drinks for his customers.

Hana nods and walk her way to the Knights headquarters. As she stated her business to the guards, they let her in and show her to Klee's room. She entered the hall and clearly look impressed since she had never enter this place.

"Oh this is her room? Thank you for showing me the way," she bowed to the guards and knock on the door before coming in. As soon as she enter, she saw a girl drawing on the floor with multicolours crayon and many papers.

"Greetings Klee, I am here to give you something," Hana bend down and sit on the floor besides her while showing the small cake to her.

Klee eyes lit up when she saw the cakes and look at Hana with those adorable eyes. "For Klee from you? You are the best! But who are you?"

She tilts her head a little as she asked her. Her expression is a mix of happy, excited and curious.

"Oh no no. It's not from me. And my name is Hana. It's nice to meet you, Klee!" Hana smiles at her and hold out her hand to shake hers.

Klee excitedly shakes her hand. "Oh! Oh! Let Klee guess! Is it from Brother Albedo? Or Sucrose? Or Master Kaeya? Or.... Master Jean?" If she could, she would list all the name that she know. Luckily.. Hana stopped her from doing so. phew..

"Nope! You got it all wrong Klee. It's from Master Diluc! and he wishes you a happiest birthday! But don't tell the others okay?" 

The mention of his name makes Klee fell silence for a moment. "The weird grown up, Master Diluc gave Klee a pretty cake? Then, he is not a weird grown up anymore! Master Diluc is the best! Klee promise, Klee will not tell anyone!"

The little girl takes the cake and put it on the table, "Klee will wait for Brother Albedo to cut the cake!"

Hana couldn't do anything but smiles and waves as she leaves her be. On her way back home, she look up to the sky and think to herself.

'Whoa.. I finished all of it so early. The sun is still high in the sky.'

'Hmm, maybe Master Diluc is not that emotionless and cold as he might seems. Weird grown up..? I wonder why Klee called him that'

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