[ at least they have some time, before those bodies are found, this fine tuesday. satariel finds diluc on the boulevard, daemon raven-formed on their shoulder, a friendly smile on their face. ]
I'm glad some kind of comfort could be found in what is, absolutely, kind of a mess, Mister Ragnvindr. I definitely think it's true, though.
[ he had been making a round, scanning the shops and other building to see what was left, not that he had much of an idea of what to look for. it was canopus' whooo~ that caught his attention and broke him from his thoughts.
turning around to see masked figure, somehow already knowing who they were before they even spoke. they certainly embodied "the dawn" quite well. ]
A mess it certainly is. You must be Satariel, it's a pleasure to meet you. I didn't expect to see you so soon.
I am. [ they give a curtsey, and their raven clacks its beak and croaks up at canopus as well. ] The pleasure's all mine, Mr. Ragnvindr.
[ as they straighten up, they fold their hands palm-to-palm together, fingertips pointing down, and their smile remains. ]
We're trying to respond to everyone as quickly as we can, and I thought for first meetings it'd be better in person, than for you to get a letter back. Especially when they're one of my Temporals.
Of... sorts, though there's a higher power above us that's actually in charge of things. As Watchers, we're meant to guide rather than be in charge.
But that just means there's something there, if you did! Or, at least, that even with you all being conscripted against your will, that we're a good match. [ beat ] Hopefully. I'm trying to be optimistic about all of this.
[ he appreciates the smile and the feeling of reassurance it gives him. there's something warm about this person(???), he can't quite place it, but anywyas..]
Understandable.
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[ well, satariel has been in better shape, honestly.
their midsection is bandaged and bulky, like there's multiple layers of it, and they've had to replace their dress and cloak for the time being. it's going to take time, for there to be energy to fix it. but they still manage a smile for diluc when they come to meet him, clearly exhausted. ]
If I could ask a favor - well, two. Sitting down would be nice, for one, and a little curiosity for the other.
No. You just have to ask, and we can do it in private okay.
And... at this point, what's another rule for me to break, when I spent the past two days breaking so many? [ with a smile of someone that is tired, and hurt, but isn't quite broken, regardless. ]
[ time to speedrun some more. but diluc has always been kind, and has always done his best, as far as satariel is concerned. this is a very good person, who has treated them and everyone here well.
and they are six weeks in, and they are so, so tired of wearing masks. pretending that everything is okay, pretending that they are detached from it, pretending that they are a watcher - when all they want to do is rage and tear down the things that keep hurting the people here.
they reach up to take off their mask. the gold dust flakes and fades from their face. ]
[ diluc is silent for a moment, at a loss for words, as he watches the dust fade. and the person he sees before him now is...beautiful. dawn has truly come and here they are, shining bright. ]
Please, no need to apologize. [ he smiles ] It is a pleasure to meet you, all the same.
[ canopus is also in awe of satariel, her lil kitty eyes staring up at them. ]
[ she laughs a little, cheeks flushing, before reaching to give him a small push. a little doki forms in her heart, but she's a watcher, so she's not blind, and so she will tuck it away to never grow. ]
Stop, is everyone from Teyvat charming by default? I just got run through the ringer, you don't have to say that.
satariel comes up alongside diluc, reaching to touch his elbow and grinning at him - she's already taken her mask off, although her hood is up for the time being, just in case. ]
he smiles at her, lifting his arm so she can link hers through and have a hold on his. ]
I was thinking of checking out the movie theater? I'm not sure what it's purpose is, but I've seen many come and go from it and they look to be having fun.
[ the heck is a movie and why is it in the theater? ]
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week 0; tuesday
I'm glad some kind of comfort could be found in what is, absolutely, kind of a mess, Mister Ragnvindr. I definitely think it's true, though.
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turning around to see masked figure, somehow already knowing who they were before they even spoke. they certainly embodied "the dawn" quite well. ]
A mess it certainly is. You must be Satariel, it's a pleasure to meet you. I didn't expect to see you so soon.
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[ as they straighten up, they fold their hands palm-to-palm together, fingertips pointing down, and their smile remains. ]
We're trying to respond to everyone as quickly as we can, and I thought for first meetings it'd be better in person, than for you to get a letter back. Especially when they're one of my Temporals.
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it's the end of what they say that catches him a little off guard, as things start to make sense. ] Temporals...so you're a team leader of sorts?
[ he closes his eyes to laugh at himself a bit, what amazing luck! ] I never would have guessed I'd pick you out this fast, how interesting.
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But that just means there's something there, if you did! Or, at least, that even with you all being conscripted against your will, that we're a good match. [ beat ] Hopefully. I'm trying to be optimistic about all of this.
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I see. In that case, I welcome your guidance.
[ ah ]
And you said, "one of my Temporals", does that mean there's others? A whole team of them?
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[ a sincere smile for him ]
But, yes. We can't do more than give you little hints, to find one another, but you're able to speak with one another to a degree about your teams.
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Understandable.
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i had this all typed already, so i will yeet this and then run to requests]week 2; tuesday
Well, I'm certainly doing. [ that's not a real answer. moving on! ] And yourself, Mr. Ragnvindr? How are you fairing?
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It's good to see you. [ he smiles back. ]
I am, alright, getting a feel for this new city.
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[ satariel comes up to walk at his side, keeping pace. their daemon croaks down in greeting to him and canopus in greeting as they do. ]
I am, too, still. But it's much nicer than the last one - by miles, I think.
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I would agree. I did miss the sun and the architecture is beautiful.
[ nerd ]
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And there's a lot more... well, life here. [ they nod, indicating the jeweler he came from. ] Find anything of interest in your browsing?
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ah. ]
I found a couple of things. We'll see if I ever find the time the time.
[ time to what? hmmm ]
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he'll be able to feel the curious eyebrow raise behind the mask. ]
The time for what, Mr. Ragnvindr? [ oh?? ohh??? ]
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he looks at them. looks down at his jacket pocket. back up at them. ]
Time to...[ he's stuck. rip. ]...to uphold a promise, from when I was a child.
[ embarrassing ]
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Does this have something to do with the Captain?
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Um. [ coughs ] I will neither confirm nor deny that.
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[ :3c WEHE ]
I'm sure he'll love whatever you got.
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Ah...thank you.
[ congrats on being perceived!!
was he that obvious?? ]
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but also. ]
I don't ever mean to pry. But we sort of know what our team members are doing - I try to keep you all on my peripheral instead of snooping.
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huh. ]
Noted. [ he nods and thinks about monday...hmm ]
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yeah you should think about that.
they pat him on the arm. ]
You two care very much for each other.
week 2; friday
Mr. Ragnvindr? [ CONCERN ]
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Kaeya is missing. I've looked everywhere I can think of...
[ he knows they probably already know this, but he's at his fkcing limit. ]
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I could tell when you were gone, yesterday. You felt like you were here, but not here, at the same time. Some people are still missing.
[ they reach to take his hand, grasping it firmly in both of theirs, trying to offer some sort of support or comfort. ]
Let's go look around again, alright? Another set of eyes. And we'll be ready to give him a beating when we find him.
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Thank you...
[ he is going to throttle kaeya, lovingly. ]
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We'll find him.
week 5; friday
their midsection is bandaged and bulky, like there's multiple layers of it, and they've had to replace their dress and cloak for the time being. it's going to take time, for there to be energy to fix it. but they still manage a smile for diluc when they come to meet him, clearly exhausted. ]
If I could ask a favor - well, two. Sitting down would be nice, for one, and a little curiosity for the other.
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Of course, let's get you seated.
[ he'll guide them to the nearest spot and make sure they're comfy, before joining them in the sitting. ]
What can I do for you?
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... it's silly. But we're this far in. So I'm going to cheat, I guess. [ fuck the rules - satariel 2k21 ] Would you ask me to take my mask off?
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diluc blinks once, twice... ]
Are you sure? They won't hurt you, if you do, will they?
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And... at this point, what's another rule for me to break, when I spent the past two days breaking so many? [ with a smile of someone that is tired, and hurt, but isn't quite broken, regardless. ]
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I admire your courageous. [ he takes a breath and looks at them with a gentle expression. ]
May I see you, the real you, behind the mask?
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and they are six weeks in, and they are so, so tired of wearing masks. pretending that everything is okay, pretending that they are detached from it, pretending that they are a watcher - when all they want to do is rage and tear down the things that keep hurting the people here.
they reach up to take off their mask. the gold dust flakes and fades from their face. ]
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It's nice to meet you, Master Diluc, Mr. Ragnvindr. I'm sorry that I can't give you my true name to go with it.
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Please, no need to apologize. [ he smiles ] It is a pleasure to meet you, all the same.
[ canopus is also in awe of satariel, her lil kitty eyes staring up at them. ]
You're beautiful.
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Stop, is everyone from Teyvat charming by default? I just got run through the ringer, you don't have to say that.
week 6; monday
satariel comes up alongside diluc, reaching to touch his elbow and grinning at him - she's already taken her mask off, although her hood is up for the time being, just in case. ]
Where are we going?
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he smiles at her, lifting his arm so she can link hers through and have a hold on his. ]
I was thinking of checking out the movie theater? I'm not sure what it's purpose is, but I've seen many come and go from it and they look to be having fun.
[ the heck is a movie and why is it in the theater? ]
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[ yes, we are linking arms. the dawn-coded gingers are at it again, and she is content to have this company. ]
Not that I've gone to a lot of big building theatres, before. There's a small place that my brother would perform in, a hole in the wall pub.
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[ he is all smiles! really he is already having such a great time, satariel is one of the few people he likes here. ]
Oh, is your brother a bard by chance? [ a certain bard comes to mind when he asks this and he just...shoos the thought away. ]
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[ SATARIEL,
the thing is that she would say this even without honesty week. ]
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Ah, forgive me, Satariel.
[ he takes a breath, gathering himself so they can keep going. ]
He sounds like quite the interesting man.