[Diluc offered equal patience, hearing Jusis out on his connection, or apparent lack there of, to his family's company.
It was true. Jusis could say anything and it didn't mean it was how things were. Why would Diluc trust him at face value? But he also wasn't so blind as to miss when someone seemed genuine at a glance. He searched for tells, quirks he could use to call out the deceit and didn't find any.
My father wants nothing to do with me. That tugged at his heart more than it ought to have, even without the full context. It felt wrong. He let silence linger between them for a moment.]
You're right. I have no reason to believe you. [A pause as he uncrossed his legs.] But if you're willing to prove you speak the truth, I do have reason to respect you.
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It was true. Jusis could say anything and it didn't mean it was how things were. Why would Diluc trust him at face value? But he also wasn't so blind as to miss when someone seemed genuine at a glance. He searched for tells, quirks he could use to call out the deceit and didn't find any.
My father wants nothing to do with me. That tugged at his heart more than it ought to have, even without the full context. It felt wrong. He let silence linger between them for a moment.]
You're right. I have no reason to believe you. [A pause as he uncrossed his legs.] But if you're willing to prove you speak the truth, I do have reason to respect you.