Ah... well, for one thing, he's very young. He'll grow up and learn the truth of reality soon enough, but--I'd rather protect his innocence for as long as I can. ["Anyway, childhood dreams are all too easily shattered. Even if you just leave them be, they will fall to pieces all by themselves. So, someone has to protect them, right?"] Beyond that, he looks up to me too much already. I don't want him getting involved in the sort of dangerous work I do.
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Again?
[Yes, again. As soon as it starts playing Childe puts his elbow on the bar and covers his face with one hand]
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They're Teucer's favorite...
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So it seems.. along with those other toys you've mentioned, I imagine.
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You're very dedicated, Childe.
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Well, I don't exactly want him following in my footsteps, so...
[IT'S EMBARRASSING but he also thinks it's a pretty normal thing to not let an 8-year-old see you encouraging murder and mayhem]
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I think I would've done the same thing. It was a nice recovery!
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But he snorts.]
It really wasn't, but I appreciate the thoughtfulness. He wasn't supposed to be anywhere near there, so I just did what I could.
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It's what my little brother calls Ruin Guards.
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Not sure what I expected to see tonight. [ but it wasn't that! lmfao!!!!! ]
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It could've been worse.
[He'd much rather people see him embarrassing himself for his brother than. Other things.]
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Did the kid buy it?
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Fortunately, yes. He's a good kid.
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[he slowly nods, though it doesn't look like he super gets it.]
I... guess that makes sense. You really care about him, huh?
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