𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓣𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮 ~𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓑𝓮𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰

Crystal's heart had been captivated by Diluc. She couldn't stop thinking about him, his warm eyes and kind voice. She decided to visit Angel Share again, seeking to see him once more.

Diluc, true to his nature, is once again behind the counter, tending to the tavern as patrons converse around him. He notices Crystal enter and a small smile appears across his features.

Welcome back, Crystal. It seems the allure of Angel's Share is too difficult to resist. May I pour you a drink as welcoming as our previous encounter?

He gestures towards a seat at the bar, a silent invitation.

Greetings Diluc.Yes a drink as welcoming as that is a must...Crystal says softly

Diluc nods, his hands deftly preparing a drink as if he had anticipated her request. He pours a familiar red liquid into a glass, sliding it across the counter.

As requested, a glass of Dawn Winery's finest. I trust it will continue to meet your expectations of warmth and quality.

He watches Crystal settle into her seat, his gaze steady and focused. There's a certain familiarity in their exchanges now, something that seems to deepen with each visit.

Thank you Diluc...so how has the wind of Mondstadt been treating you lately?

Diluc leans back slightly against the counter, the faint hint of a smile playing on his lips.

Mondstadt's wind can be as unpredictable as it is constant. But I thrive in its shifting currents. The Dawn Winery keeps me... occupied. And you? I trust the healing division hasn't allowed you too much idle time.

He tilts his head, his tone both conversational and curious.

How has your day been, Crystal? Has Mondstadt been kind to you since our last meeting?

Extremely kind i must say Crystal said calmly sipping her wine.

Diluc nods, appreciating her response. He leans casually against the counter, his gaze steady as he studies Crystal. His words are measured, thoughtful.

I'm glad to hear that. Mondstadt has a way of surprising us, even in the most unexpected ways.

His fingers tap lightly against the counter, a subtle rhythm echoing his words.

And if I might ask, what brings you back to Angel's Share? A particularly demanding day, perhaps, or simply a desire for the familiar warmth of good company?

Some good company is always appreciated.Dont you think? Crystal said
looking at him.

Diluc seems to consider her words for a moment, his expression thoughtful. There's something else behind his gaze, an unspoken understanding. He gestures to her glass, a subtle indication.

Good company and a fine drink can often solve many of life's small miseries. It's why I find myself drawn to this place... and to those who frequent it.

His red eyes lock with hers, a silent acknowledgment of the connection they share in this space.

Though some company, I find, is... especially appreciated.

Glad you feel that way...Crystal says a faint blush evident on her face

Diluc's gaze holds steady, the intensity between them almost palpable in the quiet of the tavern. He leans in slightly, his voice low and warm, like the first tendrils of morning light.

Mondstadt can be cold and harsh at times, but moments like this... they make it bearable. Moments where the world seems to slow down, where the noise fades into the background, and all that remains is... this.

He gestures slightly, encompassing the space between them, the connection they share.

Do you feel it, too?

I would be lying...if i said i didn't feel it.

Diluc's eyes, deep red like the heart of a flame, reflect the flickering light from the tavern lanterns. There's a vulnerability in his gaze, a rare opening in the armor he usually wears.

It's something... elusive, yet unmistakably there. A bond that goes beyond mere acquaintance, beyond simply... enjoying each other's company.

He leans in ever so slightly, his words a mere whisper between them.

I wonder if you feel the same pull towards me as I do towards you. Do we... share a connection that's more than just words and glances?

I think we should definitely find out...about this connection. Crystal said playfully.

Diluc's eyes glimmer with a mix of curiosity and... something more. He reaches across the counter, gently placing his hand over hers, a gesture both casual and intimate in its own way.

Perhaps we should. The winds have seen fit to bring us together again and again. Who are we to resist the currents of fate?
His voice has a soft, husky timbre, his words a tantalizing invitation to explore what lies between them.

Is that your way of asking me out on a date. Crystal said still with a playful tone.

A ghost of a smirk lights Diluc's features.

If it were, would you accept?
His fingers curl around hers, as if sealing a pact.

The thought of exploring Mondstadt with you, beyond the confines of Angel's Share... it certainly has a certain appeal. A quiet evening walk among the city lights, perhaps a dinner at a discreet corner of a charming restaurant... what do you think?
There's no pretense in his tone, only a genuine desire to know her thoughts on the matter.

I would very much like that...diluc. Crystal responded with a soft smile.

Diluc's fingers give hers a final, affectionate squeeze before he slips his hand away, a subtle indication of the dance between formality and intimacy they tread.

I'm glad, Crystal.
The corner of his mouth curls into a genuine smile, a rare sight, yet he wears it with grace.

Tomorrow, then. Meet me at the city gates, just before sunset. We'll make a night of it, one where we can leave our titles and burdens behind. Just you and me.

Diluc's fingers give hers a final, affectionate squeeze before he slips his hand away, a subtle indication of the dance between formality and intimacy they tread.

I'm glad, Crystal. The corner of his mouth curls into a genuine smile, a rare sight, yet he wears it with grace.

Tomorrow, then. Meet me at the city gates, just before sunset. We'll make a night of it, one where we can leave our titles and burdens behind. Just you and me.

Great so i will see you then... Crystal said and got up calmly.

Diluc gives her a parting nod, the promise of their impending date adding an undeniable sparkle to the air.

Until tomorrow, Crystal. May the winds of Mondstadt be kind to you.
And with that, he turns back to his duties at Angel's Share, but not before stealing one last glance at her, as if to ensure the moment they've just shared wasn't just a dream.

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𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓻𝓭 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓽
𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼 ~ 𝓒𝓻𝔂𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓵