[ it takes a moment to draw himself properly into the present again—this is a memory he's relived plenty of times, both here and before this, in his own private reminiscing, but it never goes down any smoother.
still. who hasn't lost someone important to them, here? it's unfortunate, how easily everyone can relate. he's pulled out of a daze by diluc's encouragement and firm grip, and smiles. ]
As you said for yourself—it was a long time ago.
[ a little tongue in cheek. ]
I'd been inconsolable at the time, frankly. [ he was a baby, it's fine to admit as much. ] But I've long since been able to talk about my sister with pride and happiness. So it's all right. I'm sorry you had to see the ugliness of my kingdom, if anything.
[ CHEEKY... but deserved. diluc smiles wryly, though he gives his hands a gentle squeeze. ]
No kingdom is perfect, Sidon. But it does not make your home unsightly.
...I'm glad you can think of her with fond remembrance.
[ he thinks the heartache won't ever fully fade, but with time it loses its bite. grief, great or small, can still serve as a bridge to their loved ones. ]
Though it wasn't on purpose, thank you for sharing her memory with me.
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still. who hasn't lost someone important to them, here? it's unfortunate, how easily everyone can relate. he's pulled out of a daze by diluc's encouragement and firm grip, and smiles. ]
As you said for yourself—it was a long time ago.
[ a little tongue in cheek. ]
I'd been inconsolable at the time, frankly. [ he was a baby, it's fine to admit as much. ] But I've long since been able to talk about my sister with pride and happiness. So it's all right. I'm sorry you had to see the ugliness of my kingdom, if anything.
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No kingdom is perfect, Sidon. But it does not make your home unsightly.
...I'm glad you can think of her with fond remembrance.
[ he thinks the heartache won't ever fully fade, but with time it loses its bite. grief, great or small, can still serve as a bridge to their loved ones. ]
Though it wasn't on purpose, thank you for sharing her memory with me.