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Finished already, huh?
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦'𝘴 𝘝𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢;
𝘒𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙪𝙨.
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦'𝘴 𝘝𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢;
𝘒𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙪𝙨.
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// Jfc my mute and block lists have grown exponentially lately wtf
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
// Jfc my mute and block lists have grown exponentially lately wtf
// Gotta get ready to go now - I'll do what I can if I have time later
// I don't leave for another hourish yet but I'm working the physical job today from 1pm PST to 5pm PST, then I've got some stuff to do after work.
I'll see what I can do when I can 😩
I'll see what I can do when I can 😩
November 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
// Gotta get ready to go now - I'll do what I can if I have time later
The thought of flirting couldn't have been further from Varka's mind, but her mention of her partner does make him pause, his demeanour shifting just a little as he takes on a bit more of a concerned, get-to-work air to him.
"You're looking for your partner?" He asks more just to confirm to~
"You're looking for your partner?" He asks more just to confirm to~
.... A part of her can't tell if some of this was just the simple approach of a man with different customs being friendly or if this is a subtle flirt. The small smile she had faltering slightly- brow twitching- as she stared at him, glancing back to the borrowed kamera then to the developed +
She might be surprised by Varka's reaction to a Khaenri'ahn name, but he's quite content to just leave it alone and carry on a more pleasant conversation.
"That's a part of it yeah." He says, offering a smile that easily reaches his eyes. "Though there are still some lingering pockets of it~
"That's a part of it yeah." He says, offering a smile that easily reaches his eyes. "Though there are still some lingering pockets of it~
November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The thought of flirting couldn't have been further from Varka's mind, but her mention of her partner does make him pause, his demeanour shifting just a little as he takes on a bit more of a concerned, get-to-work air to him.
"You're looking for your partner?" He asks more just to confirm to~
"You're looking for your partner?" He asks more just to confirm to~
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In the end 、we’ll die anyway. You will 、I will 、one day all of us will rot away like fallen leaves. But regardless 、we live on frantically.
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
In the end 、we’ll die anyway. You will 、I will 、one day all of us will rot away like fallen leaves. But regardless 、we live on frantically.
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꒰ let's drink . ꒱
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
꒰ let's drink . ꒱
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꒰ lowkey might be an alcoholic ꒱
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
꒰ lowkey might be an alcoholic ꒱
She might be surprised by Varka's reaction to a Khaenri'ahn name, but he's quite content to just leave it alone and carry on a more pleasant conversation.
"That's a part of it yeah." He says, offering a smile that easily reaches his eyes. "Though there are still some lingering pockets of it~
"That's a part of it yeah." He says, offering a smile that easily reaches his eyes. "Though there are still some lingering pockets of it~
The Knights of Favonius— That was an organization that she, fortunately, recognized from her readings.
The mention of it brought a flicker of interest, sitting a bit straighter and head canting to the side. From what she remembers before Khaenri'ah closed its doors to outsiders, even for trade, +
The mention of it brought a flicker of interest, sitting a bit straighter and head canting to the side. From what she remembers before Khaenri'ah closed its doors to outsiders, even for trade, +
"Pleasure's all mine, Tholindis."
...where had he heard that name before? The Flagship? Some bar in Natlan?
...ah, it's probably not that important.
Varka moves on easily enough, one hand resting on his hip as he speaks. "There was a bit of a crisis going on here a few months back; required all~
...where had he heard that name before? The Flagship? Some bar in Natlan?
...ah, it's probably not that important.
Varka moves on easily enough, one hand resting on his hip as he speaks. "There was a bit of a crisis going on here a few months back; required all~
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
She might be surprised by Varka's reaction to a Khaenri'ahn name, but he's quite content to just leave it alone and carry on a more pleasant conversation.
"That's a part of it yeah." He says, offering a smile that easily reaches his eyes. "Though there are still some lingering pockets of it~
"That's a part of it yeah." He says, offering a smile that easily reaches his eyes. "Though there are still some lingering pockets of it~
Diluc's initial words really take Varka aback, surprise clearly evident on his face as he takes a moment to just... recover from that comment, staying quiet until the other is finished speaking.
"...if I recall correctly, you were born into the position you have." He corrects softly, look skewing~
"...if I recall correctly, you were born into the position you have." He corrects softly, look skewing~
He got closer this time, allowing himself to lean on the man's shoulder so he could whisper on his ear.
"I'm not fifteen anymore. I've fucked, deceived and killed my way where I am right now, so please give me an ounce of trust on this. Can't you see how convenient my position is to you?" »
"I'm not fifteen anymore. I've fucked, deceived and killed my way where I am right now, so please give me an ounce of trust on this. Can't you see how convenient my position is to you?" »
"Because you haven't told me a God damn thing here, Diluc."
Varka's tone is stern, but he's not raising his voice nor is he looking to spark conflict. If Diluc wants Varka to support... whatever it is he's doing, he's going to have to be a lot more open and honest about what it is he's trying to~
Varka's tone is stern, but he's not raising his voice nor is he looking to spark conflict. If Diluc wants Varka to support... whatever it is he's doing, he's going to have to be a lot more open and honest about what it is he's trying to~
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Diluc's initial words really take Varka aback, surprise clearly evident on his face as he takes a moment to just... recover from that comment, staying quiet until the other is finished speaking.
"...if I recall correctly, you were born into the position you have." He corrects softly, look skewing~
"...if I recall correctly, you were born into the position you have." He corrects softly, look skewing~
"Pleasure's all mine, Tholindis."
...where had he heard that name before? The Flagship? Some bar in Natlan?
...ah, it's probably not that important.
Varka moves on easily enough, one hand resting on his hip as he speaks. "There was a bit of a crisis going on here a few months back; required all~
...where had he heard that name before? The Flagship? Some bar in Natlan?
...ah, it's probably not that important.
Varka moves on easily enough, one hand resting on his hip as he speaks. "There was a bit of a crisis going on here a few months back; required all~
Mondstadt.... From what she could remember, that was still north-bound. Wouldn't that still not gain a cold similar to this? Or was it that it was more tepid compared to the cold of Nod Krai, due to its borders reaching Liyue? The nation was small- smaller than most after all.
"It's.... Pleasant +
"It's.... Pleasant +
"Further south, huh?" Varka wracked his brain for an idea of where she might be from.... Mondstadt would be his first guess, but... she didn't look like anyone he knew back home.
She didn't strike him as Inazuman either.
Content to let it go, he steps up closer whilst maintaining a respectful~
She didn't strike him as Inazuman either.
Content to let it go, he steps up closer whilst maintaining a respectful~
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
"Pleasure's all mine, Tholindis."
...where had he heard that name before? The Flagship? Some bar in Natlan?
...ah, it's probably not that important.
Varka moves on easily enough, one hand resting on his hip as he speaks. "There was a bit of a crisis going on here a few months back; required all~
...where had he heard that name before? The Flagship? Some bar in Natlan?
...ah, it's probably not that important.
Varka moves on easily enough, one hand resting on his hip as he speaks. "There was a bit of a crisis going on here a few months back; required all~
"Further south, huh?" Varka wracked his brain for an idea of where she might be from.... Mondstadt would be his first guess, but... she didn't look like anyone he knew back home.
She didn't strike him as Inazuman either.
Content to let it go, he steps up closer whilst maintaining a respectful~
She didn't strike him as Inazuman either.
Content to let it go, he steps up closer whilst maintaining a respectful~
She— Wasn't exactly expecting to hear anyone at this hour. Shoulders tensing slightly before glancing over, blinking once then letting out a soft breath as she eyed him over.
".... No. No, I suppose I'm further south. Home would usually have a lingering chill, nonetheless. I take it you are?"
".... No. No, I suppose I'm further south. Home would usually have a lingering chill, nonetheless. I take it you are?"
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
"Further south, huh?" Varka wracked his brain for an idea of where she might be from.... Mondstadt would be his first guess, but... she didn't look like anyone he knew back home.
She didn't strike him as Inazuman either.
Content to let it go, he steps up closer whilst maintaining a respectful~
She didn't strike him as Inazuman either.
Content to let it go, he steps up closer whilst maintaining a respectful~
"Because you haven't told me a God damn thing here, Diluc."
Varka's tone is stern, but he's not raising his voice nor is he looking to spark conflict. If Diluc wants Varka to support... whatever it is he's doing, he's going to have to be a lot more open and honest about what it is he's trying to~
Varka's tone is stern, but he's not raising his voice nor is he looking to spark conflict. If Diluc wants Varka to support... whatever it is he's doing, he's going to have to be a lot more open and honest about what it is he's trying to~
"That system was the one that tried to cover up my father's death even after sacrificing everything to protect the land from Ursa." There's a beat of silence in which Diluc delves on the memory. It doesn't burn as much as it used to anymore. "I wonder how many cover-ups like that had happened »
"That system is one I have upheld since I became a knight. We go hand in hand."
Of course, Varka knows better than to press when it's obvious Diluc either has no interest in being completely honest with him either because he doesn't trust him, the situation or some combination of things he's yet~
Of course, Varka knows better than to press when it's obvious Diluc either has no interest in being completely honest with him either because he doesn't trust him, the situation or some combination of things he's yet~
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"Because you haven't told me a God damn thing here, Diluc."
Varka's tone is stern, but he's not raising his voice nor is he looking to spark conflict. If Diluc wants Varka to support... whatever it is he's doing, he's going to have to be a lot more open and honest about what it is he's trying to~
Varka's tone is stern, but he's not raising his voice nor is he looking to spark conflict. If Diluc wants Varka to support... whatever it is he's doing, he's going to have to be a lot more open and honest about what it is he's trying to~
"Not from the north I take it?"
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
"Not from the north I take it?"
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° 「 R e r i r 」 °
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘥...
𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘦!
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𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘥...
𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘦!
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November 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
° 「 R e r i r 」 °
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘥...
𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘦!
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𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘥...
𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘦!
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"That system is one I have upheld since I became a knight. We go hand in hand."
Of course, Varka knows better than to press when it's obvious Diluc either has no interest in being completely honest with him either because he doesn't trust him, the situation or some combination of things he's yet~
Of course, Varka knows better than to press when it's obvious Diluc either has no interest in being completely honest with him either because he doesn't trust him, the situation or some combination of things he's yet~
Diluc stares at the man intently, his brow slowly knitting in an expression that reminds a lot of Crepus.
He fidgets with the feathers of his mask, passing his clawed gloves over the feathers to ground himself.
"I never said I despise you personally, Sir. Nor the knights as individuals. What I am »
He fidgets with the feathers of his mask, passing his clawed gloves over the feathers to ground himself.
"I never said I despise you personally, Sir. Nor the knights as individuals. What I am »
"You didn't HAVE to accept anything, Ragnvindr..." Varka is quick to dismiss that notion, look a little more stern as he starts taking this a bit more seriously.
"I'm neither blind nor stupid. This might be a masquerade party but you'd have to be a fool not to recognize someone with such a...~
"I'm neither blind nor stupid. This might be a masquerade party but you'd have to be a fool not to recognize someone with such a...~
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"That system is one I have upheld since I became a knight. We go hand in hand."
Of course, Varka knows better than to press when it's obvious Diluc either has no interest in being completely honest with him either because he doesn't trust him, the situation or some combination of things he's yet~
Of course, Varka knows better than to press when it's obvious Diluc either has no interest in being completely honest with him either because he doesn't trust him, the situation or some combination of things he's yet~
// Why are there so many lewd focused accounts following all my accounts again, please 💀 Y'all are following the wrong person, I do not follow or engage with lewd focused accounts cause I am not interested in that.
Sorry to disappoint folks but if lewd is what you want I am not the writer for you.
Sorry to disappoint folks but if lewd is what you want I am not the writer for you.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
// Why are there so many lewd focused accounts following all my accounts again, please 💀 Y'all are following the wrong person, I do not follow or engage with lewd focused accounts cause I am not interested in that.
Sorry to disappoint folks but if lewd is what you want I am not the writer for you.
Sorry to disappoint folks but if lewd is what you want I am not the writer for you.
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You’ll be down on your knees
and you’ll cry,
꧁꧂
𝘾𝙍𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝘽𝙎𝙊𝙇𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉.
⭣
and you’ll cry,
꧁꧂
𝘾𝙍𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝘽𝙎𝙊𝙇𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉.
⭣
a person 's hand is chained to a wall .
ALT: a person 's hand is chained to a wall .
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
You’ll be down on your knees
and you’ll cry,
꧁꧂
𝘾𝙍𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝘽𝙎𝙊𝙇𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉.
⭣
and you’ll cry,
꧁꧂
𝘾𝙍𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝘽𝙎𝙊𝙇𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉.
⭣
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// Anywaaaaays, I do have to try and work on my assignments for school this week, plus I work the physical job on Wednesday.
That aside, my father has left for work for the week again so that leaves me responsible for the house stuff again.
I'll try to get to things here as I can 😩
That aside, my father has left for work for the week again so that leaves me responsible for the house stuff again.
I'll try to get to things here as I can 😩
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
// Anywaaaaays, I do have to try and work on my assignments for school this week, plus I work the physical job on Wednesday.
That aside, my father has left for work for the week again so that leaves me responsible for the house stuff again.
I'll try to get to things here as I can 😩
That aside, my father has left for work for the week again so that leaves me responsible for the house stuff again.
I'll try to get to things here as I can 😩
// Stupid new icon for a stupid man, I hate (love) you with a passion Varka 😩
November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
// Stupid new icon for a stupid man, I hate (love) you with a passion Varka 😩
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if there is anything i believe in， it's you.
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 AM
if there is anything i believe in， it's you.
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// Home at last.... gimme a few mins to get myself settled and reunite with my foster mew and I'll see about getting to some replies tonight
// Alas, I am the driver again.
I'll be back in like 10ish hours
I'll be back in like 10ish hours
// I'm stuck doing a lot of driving again today so I'll have to wait for stuff for later unfortunately...
I'm supposed to be leaving tomorrow and SHOULDN'T be the driver so I might be able to do more as long as I have service??? We'll see
I'm supposed to be leaving tomorrow and SHOULDN'T be the driver so I might be able to do more as long as I have service??? We'll see
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
// Home at last.... gimme a few mins to get myself settled and reunite with my foster mew and I'll see about getting to some replies tonight
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// As much as I wanted to try and do some stuff tonight, I don't think I'll be able to do any more than what I did.
I'm headed home for the 10+ hour drive tomorrow so stuff may just have to wait until I am back home.
I'm headed home for the 10+ hour drive tomorrow so stuff may just have to wait until I am back home.
November 2, 2025 at 6:59 AM
// As much as I wanted to try and do some stuff tonight, I don't think I'll be able to do any more than what I did.
I'm headed home for the 10+ hour drive tomorrow so stuff may just have to wait until I am back home.
I'm headed home for the 10+ hour drive tomorrow so stuff may just have to wait until I am back home.
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You did well today. I'm proud of you. ♡
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
You did well today. I'm proud of you. ♡
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You’re doing great. And everyone will be so proud of you.
November 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
You’re doing great. And everyone will be so proud of you.
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// I'm stuck doing a lot of driving again today so I'll have to wait for stuff for later unfortunately...
I'm supposed to be leaving tomorrow and SHOULDN'T be the driver so I might be able to do more as long as I have service??? We'll see
I'm supposed to be leaving tomorrow and SHOULDN'T be the driver so I might be able to do more as long as I have service??? We'll see
November 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
// I'm stuck doing a lot of driving again today so I'll have to wait for stuff for later unfortunately...
I'm supposed to be leaving tomorrow and SHOULDN'T be the driver so I might be able to do more as long as I have service??? We'll see
I'm supposed to be leaving tomorrow and SHOULDN'T be the driver so I might be able to do more as long as I have service??? We'll see
"Wha— uhh..."
Honestly, he's flabbergasted, face skewing in confused surprise as he folds his arms loosely over his chest.
"...you... want me to buy you dinner instead?"
He can't wrap his head around that. A dinner was worth more than something he could sell or add to his collection?
Honestly, he's flabbergasted, face skewing in confused surprise as he folds his arms loosely over his chest.
"...you... want me to buy you dinner instead?"
He can't wrap his head around that. A dinner was worth more than something he could sell or add to his collection?
Hm, so he viewed it as a debt? That made all the more sense—and from what he knew about Varka thus far, he wouldn't yield until he felt that he paid it off.
Flins would make this easy for him.
"Ah—I understand now. Then, wouldn't treating me to dinner suffice?"
Cue a coy smile.
Flins would make this easy for him.
"Ah—I understand now. Then, wouldn't treating me to dinner suffice?"
Cue a coy smile.
"Who said it was charity?" Varka is quick to counter, looking to the fae and quirking a brow.
"You've done a lot to help the Traveller and I. You could consider it a thank you for the help if it makes a difference."
"You've done a lot to help the Traveller and I. You could consider it a thank you for the help if it makes a difference."
November 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
"Wha— uhh..."
Honestly, he's flabbergasted, face skewing in confused surprise as he folds his arms loosely over his chest.
"...you... want me to buy you dinner instead?"
He can't wrap his head around that. A dinner was worth more than something he could sell or add to his collection?
Honestly, he's flabbergasted, face skewing in confused surprise as he folds his arms loosely over his chest.
"...you... want me to buy you dinner instead?"
He can't wrap his head around that. A dinner was worth more than something he could sell or add to his collection?