[There's a different atmosphere, now, and while Childe is absolutely the type to poke at sleeping dragons, he's also not an idiot. (Besides, this isn't the kind of fight that would interest him.)
So he shifts to face them a little better, a more serious look on his face as he leans his head against his hand.]
Childe just nods a little, mulling that over. He has thoughts, and theories that he's toying with, but... this is their first time speaking one-on-one. Even if they could answer his questions, that doesn't necessarily mean they would, regardless of any "favorites" nonsense. He can be patient.]
[He doesn't seem particularly surprised by that answer.]
I understand. [And he does, actually. He's relatively open about his own family, but that's because he has absolute confidence in his ability to protect them. Hiding his love for them would make them seem like a weakness to be targeted--not that he doesn't have countless protections in place anyway, but still.
He doesn't enjoy playing mind games. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know how they work.
Quietly--]
...Would you like me to leave you be?
[He doesn't mind changing the subject, if Wrath would prefer his company until they're in a better mood again. He doesn't know them well enough to predict either way.]
[He might've made some kind of light, parting quip, but the atmosphere isn't really right for it, so. He'll just lift a hand and head on out! Please don't drink the whole bottle of fire-water in one sitting, friendo.]
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I came from a world full of incredible people. Smart, vibrant, loving people, who loved knowledge more than anything.
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So he shifts to face them a little better, a more serious look on his face as he leans his head against his hand.]
Do you have family there?
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My brother was there. We left, before the world was destroyed.
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Mm. [He's quiet for a moment, thinking about something. Whatever it is, he doesn't feel inclined to share, apparently.] Did he come here with you?
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No. It's just me.
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Childe just nods a little, mulling that over. He has thoughts, and theories that he's toying with, but... this is their first time speaking one-on-one. Even if they could answer his questions, that doesn't necessarily mean they would, regardless of any "favorites" nonsense. He can be patient.]
Will you tell me about him? Your brother.
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there's a long pause.]
No, I don't think so. [sorry, childe. seems like this is something sensitive.]
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I understand. [And he does, actually. He's relatively open about his own family, but that's because he has absolute confidence in his ability to protect them. Hiding his love for them would make them seem like a weakness to be targeted--not that he doesn't have countless protections in place anyway, but still.
He doesn't enjoy playing mind games. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know how they work.
Quietly--]
...Would you like me to leave you be?
[He doesn't mind changing the subject, if Wrath would prefer his company until they're in a better mood again. He doesn't know them well enough to predict either way.]
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Uh - yeah. Maybe for a bit. Sorry, not usually this uh, melancholy.
[they glance away.] It's been a weird week.
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It's alright. [A little smile.] As I said, your secrets are safe with me.
[Not that bad.]
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[they do appreciate this, at the very least.]
Next time we'll do something more fun, huh?
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[He might've made some kind of light, parting quip, but the atmosphere isn't really right for it, so. He'll just lift a hand and head on out! Please don't drink the whole bottle of fire-water in one sitting, friendo.]