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Diluc Ragnvindr ([personal profile] darknighted) wrote2022-07-13 10:50 pm
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IC Inbox - Folkmore






This is Diluc.



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At the house

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-25 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[The familiar sizzle of bacon drags him out of his slumber. Kaeya lays in bed for a moment, then reaches for a pair of pants laid out the night before. It's as presentable as he plans to be. Diluc hasn't complained (he stared the first time). He fits his eyepatch on and walks barefoot from the hall into the living room.

He stretches his arms over his head, then walks into the kitchen was a lazy greeting. He slips into a chair at the breakfast bar and finally uses his hair brush to get out the tangles in his hair from last night.]
shadowsincryo: (Nothing but lies and crooked wings)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-25 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
[While Diluc shuts off the stove. Kaeya cuts the bread. He doctors the slices according to their individual tastes. He sets Diluc’s on his plate and takes a bite out of his own.

It’s as good as last time they got bread from the bakery. His tail wags behind him and thumps against the back of his chair. He doesn’t mind showing Diluc he enjoys the food. The bacon is quickly devoured. Since this change he needs more meat than he used to.]
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[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-25 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
[He swallows his eggs. Starting the days with Diluc has been a dream come true. They are not the same. He can hear a much more cheery voice in his memory.

Some days he doesn’t have an answer for him. Today he does. He checks the tea and it smells right. He pours it for both of them.]
I’m going to go for a run this morning. Then I thought I’d get a look at their library again.

Family ties and legends or myths can form bonds. I’m curious what that means.
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*Familiars

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-26 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Supposedly legends are do-gooders who are on the side of what they feel is right. Zealots and paladins of justice. I am a bit surprised you don't have wings made of fire. But not all good things are flashy, are they? [He waves a hand and smiles into his tea. If he were his mother's son, he would be a legend. But he can't. His ear twitches.] Familiars are the between. The shadows, the greys.

It is quite fitting for me. [A royal who won't rule. Who instead is an authority in the country he's supposed to be spying on? Yes, there are so many reasons for it. He sips his tea.] Good tea.

I can tell you let it steep a little longer to make it as strong as we both like. The hint of bitterness to mix with the floral aspects is nice.
shadowsincryo: (Can I hide in you awhile?)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-29 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh? Are you thinking to teach there? [Kaeya asks as one ear flicks. He works through the rest of his breakfast. Then he says,] Let me know what you find about it.

I’m quite looking forward to looking into the library.
shadowsincryo: (You are the faith inside me)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-30 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course. I’ll be sure to share all the information I get my hands on. [Thump, thump. There goes his tail wagging without his permission again. He has started to pretend it is happening to someone else and he’s just a bystander.]

If you start teaching there, let me know. I can plan out lessons with you.
shadowsincryo: (I don't remember)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-07-31 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Each time Diluc smiles Kaeya becomes more animated. He leans towards him, tea in hand. He smiles right back at him and it is a softer smile.]

We’ve made a good team these days too. You do tap me when things are going strange around Mondstadt. We just lack our networks. A shame but, they can be rebuilt.
worthtempting: (there are words that are fading)

[personal profile] worthtempting 2022-08-01 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ sophie had spoken to diluc and they'd found a mutually available time to meet on the practice grounds. it was an interesting place, she had to admit, with its mix of militaristic and free rein. the sparring pits were mostly empty, and she'd chosen one that was away from the others. the ground was sand, firm enough as a foothold but easy to clean and re-rake smooth. the walls would keep any stray weapons or magic from flying wild.

she'd come early, to get a feel for the place and prepare herself. it's been a long time since she'd done any fighting that wasn't intended to harm, and this would be something of a test of her own restraint as much as an opportunity to practice. she's dressed appropriately for the occasion, having finally managed to brave the clothing shops enough to obtain a few simple outfits. the one she's chosen today is a close-fitting top paired with pants that are loose enough not to hamper movement but also not so billowing as to potentially snag. her hair is loosely braided and coiled above the nape of her neck to keep it out of the way.

satisfied that she's adequately prepared, she hops up onto the side of the wall, making it easy for diluc to spot her.
]
worthtempting: (slow down cause you're almost free)

[personal profile] worthtempting 2022-08-02 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I thought it suitable.

[ she hops down from the wall into the sparring pit itself, landing lightly. she's small, but it's clear from the way she lands and then the way she walks toward the far wall, poised but relaxed, that this is indeed someone who knows very well how to control her body. ]

Did you have anything in particular in mind for today? I can likely match you in whatever you prefer. Or we can start by taking measure of each other.
shadowsincryo: (follow my instruction)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-08-02 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I've noticed. And there are quite a few protective types around that could prove useful. There is a knight commandant who would be most useful in some organizing them.

And a huntress who has a way with words. [Vex and Flynn respectively have caught Kaeya's eye. Others have as well but not as much as his playful debates with Flynn. He sips his tea again and breathes in.]

...Ah, I forgot. It seems I can blend man and wolf. It's an odd shape but might prove useful in the future.
shadowsincryo: (hush now)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-08-03 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Much more. [Kaeya says with a grin. He sips his tea and reminds himself to try the wine he found at the market tonight. It could be a wonderful brew.

He waves a hand.]


And yes, that Flynn. He seems to share the same workaholic view as Jean. I’m sure you noticed.
shadowsincryo: (In this masterpiece I made)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2022-08-05 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
It certainly would be. I am at your disposal for it. [He takes the chance to reach for the strange shape and shift to it. A wolf man with dark blue fur patterned with the stars sits in his place. His chest is covered in pale white fur. He grins and his wolf fangs catch the light.]

After all, I have as much experience with constructing patrol routes.
worthtempting: (there are words that are fading)

[personal profile] worthtempting 2022-08-05 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Taking each other's measure seems a good idea. We can start with swords. I'll limit my speed to match yours and absorb blows as I need to, so don't worry about hitting me.

[ instead of picking up or finding a weapon, a sword of bone simply grows from sophie's hand and her fingers wrap around it. the edge doesn't look honed, because this is practice to her. she settles into a guard stance and waits for him to show his weapon and come for her. ]

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