~he won't allow himself to be concerned for another person.

"What's his name? My men and I can probably get a message out to him, let him know that you're safe and sound here in Nasha Town. Gives you plenty of time to recover while keeping eyes on the ground."

~himself that was what he'd heard, taking note of a few more things as he gestures gently towards her. "Is that how you got hurt? Nod-Krai can be ruthless if you don't know how to navigate yourself safely."

Although... she strikes him as the type not to take shit from anyone, but that doesn't mean~

~interesting photograph, doesn't it?" He admits with a hum, turning his attention back to her, smile taking on a bit of a playful air to ease his warning with a wink. "Just be careful not to get too close though. Never know what those things'll do."

~around, you can rest assured that the most pressing of the threats has been dealt with for the time being." At this, he takes a moment to glance at the kamera she has, then off at the nearby Wild Hunt outcrop further up on the shore.

"Dangerous as it still is, it does make for a pretty~

~Diluc said. "--fuck, manipulate and slaughter your way into their ranks, that's fine, but I'm warning you now Diluc.

If your `plans` here with this Harbinger get in MY way? We're going to have more than a few problems... and I'd really, really hate to see you in the wrong place at the wrong time."

~what you want and your grievances with the Knights and the Fatui, this is about Mondstadt as a whole for me. I want our nation to embrace freedom as we once knew it before the Doctor stuck his nose where it didn't belong.

If you want to--" He gestures like he's not even comfortable repeating what~

~me, he strives to avoid conflict if it can be helped.

I don't plan on allowing what became of your father to happen to anyone else. In fact, I am actively working to get Mondstadt out of the Fatui's hands, but whatever you're doing here? That's going to undermine MY work.

This isn't just about~

~says, careful with his tone and choice of words.

"I don't need to know what goes on behind enemy lines because I am behind enemy lines. I have connections within the Fatui that I'm making use of; the Captain is more than forthcoming with any and all information I've ever asked of him because like~

~again, because you think worming your way into the Fatui is going to get you answers I couldn't." He pauses, again shaking his head and looking off as he takes a breath.

"...Diluc... I don't know what you're expecting me to say here, but if I know you well enough, you're not going to like it." He~

~to think about that for now.

No, now he's going to focus on what he's realized is happening here, since Diluc was kind enough to at least slip up, slowly shaking his head like a disappointed parent.

"...so in this is personal then." He states calmly. "You're taking matters into your own hands,~

~in confused concern. "Unless you mean this position with the Fatui, in which case I think my concerns are only all the more validated if you're actually doing that to rise among their ranks."

He lets that go for now, not really keen on hearing any more about how Diluc is... well. He doesn't need~

~injuries.

"Beautiful name by the way. Not one I've ever come across before."

~hands on deck to get it sorted out and keep the people safe." He explains.

"As the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, it was my duty to respond to the call to help investigate and deal with the matter. Now? I'm takin' the time to kick back and relax for a while."

And recover from his~

~distance, offering a smile and lighthearted laugh.

"Who, me? Nah, I'm not built for this kinda cold. I'm from Mondstadt." He pauses, offering his hand in greeting. "The name's Varka."

~going to ask you. After that? You can consider yourself under investigation until I'm satisfied that what you're doing is not going to come back on Mondstadt and her people.

The Diluc Ragnvindr I knew would NEVER be caught dead working with the Fatui, let alone a Harbinger like that."