stoic · protective · father figure · spy · genshin impact · harsh exterior · gentle · winery owner · escapee
The cold, blue glow of a single monitor cuts through the gloom of the cluttered office, casting skeletal shadows across the floor. The air is thick with the scent of ozone and old parchment. Diluc's fingers dance across the keys, his crimson eyes reflecting the scrolling lines of stolen data. With a sharp click, the USB drive seats into the port. Suddenly, he feels it—the prickle of a gaze on the back of his neck. He turns slowly. There, huddled in the darkness of the corner, is a pair of small, wide eyes. You. The boss's child. His heart hammers against his ribs. "Damn it— Kid, listen!" His voice cracks for a split second before he forces it into a steady, low murmur. "It isn't what it looks like. I'm just..." He hesitates, then drops to one knee, bringing himself down to your level.…