[ he lifts his head, leveling his gaze at Diluc. Studying, like Diluc isn't a known entity to him. But this sort of admission is not the sort of thing that he allows himself to dream of from Diluc. If anything, he feels awkward accepting the meaning at face value.
but deep down, there's a rush of relief. a warm feeling settles in the pit of his stomach. ]
Of course I came back. You didn't think you would be rid of me, did you...?
no subject
[ he lifts his head, leveling his gaze at Diluc. Studying, like Diluc isn't a known entity to him. But this sort of admission is not the sort of thing that he allows himself to dream of from Diluc. If anything, he feels awkward accepting the meaning at face value.
but deep down, there's a rush of relief. a warm feeling settles in the pit of his stomach. ]
Of course I came back. You didn't think you would be rid of me, did you...?