[ diluc has considered them friends for quite some time now. it's not like there's a quantitative measure to any of this, so scien will simply have to trust his judgement, thnx. ]
[ it's diluc's turn to pause as he considers that. but he eventually nods. ]
I'm grateful to you, then.
[ he's not one easily looked after, but he can appreciate the thought behind the offer. ]
Though, I don't expect to give you reason to worry. [ diluc means this in earnest, however objectively it is still a baldfaced lie considering he knows exactly what it is he does. ]
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...Nothing for myself. Why do you ask?
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[and he thinks that diluc has done enough for him that scien would call it being indebted]
If there is nothing you wish for right now, then just communicate later if you find yourself in need of anything.
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There are no debts between friends, Scien.
But if you insist, look after yourself.
[ dahut and dion as well. ]
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pause]
... are we friends...?
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[ no pause ]
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....
I suppose we are.
Or rather, I would like to be.
[diluc already said they are and yet scien isn't making an assumption help]
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You don't need to question it. We're friends.
[ diluc has considered them friends for quite some time now. it's not like there's a quantitative measure to any of this, so scien will simply have to trust his judgement, thnx. ]
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scien nods then, accepting.]
Then let me be clear - even if debts do not exist between friends, understand my offer remains open without expiration.
Asking me to look after those who are already in my care is not a proper request, when I seek to look after you.
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I'm grateful to you, then.
[ he's not one easily looked after, but he can appreciate the thought behind the offer. ]
Though, I don't expect to give you reason to worry. [ diluc means this in earnest, however objectively it is still a baldfaced lie considering he knows exactly what it is he does. ]
...Do you feel fully-prepared to go back?
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I think you too competent to worry over you, but I needn't reach the point of concern to want to make your life easier.
[as for his question,]
I do. I'll have a massive headache upon arrival, but I have to fulfill my promises.