I really love your character analyses for Kaeya and Childe!!! It's so good and in depth!!! If it's still open, may I ask one for Diluc as well?? Babshs thank you!!!
Character Analysis: Diluc
Let’s talk about, Diluc shall we? Let’s talk about the fact he’s the one character we know almost everything about. We know where, when, how, and what happened that got him this far.
Let’s briefly recap; the ‘gifted child’, perfect at everything, had everything, BOOM, daddy’s dead, his brother and best friend is a spy, nobody understood how much this kid was suffering, his emotions were disregarded by people he trusted- people he considered heroes. The struggle should have stopped at ‘gifted child’ but no we had to add more to it, didn’t we?
Now, let’s start from the beginning. As most gifted children who grew up destined to be perfect, once that initial ‘gift’ wears off, they immediately get disappointed both in the world around them and themselves. However, Diluc’s gift never really wore off because he had the right guidance. He worked to become perfect, and he’s still trying to achieve perfection even today in his winery. So, characteristic number one; perfectionism. Then the commitment AND committed issues come forth. Commitment, because everyone once showed him he’s alone in this world, no one else to care for himself but himself. Committed, because everyone once showed him he’s alone in this world. Therefore there’s no point in making any friendships, no connections to tie him down, and once his time comes just like his father he wants to be forgotten in time. His name to only be mentioned in sentences of past tense. Hence why he believes there’s no point in idle talk, no need to bother with anyone’s shit since it’ll all be pointless one day.
Now let’s dig deep. Let’s talk about his father’s death and how the whole manga/story provided to us helps us understand just how much he changed…and how much he didn’t. As mentioned, he’s aloof, distant and very hard to truly get closer to, if any at all. However, if one were to approach him before his years spent away from Mondstadt, I believe he would be much more dismissive and aggressive towards them. Seeking the truth about his father, visions and his past showed him that even though childlike behaviour is catastrophic, it can truly brighten up someone’s life. He understands himself and who he is, he’s just trying to keep up this secretive-mysterious Ragnvindr persona up, sometimes even without realizing. This fact alone was enough to help him mature and learn to face each day, that the dawn will always come as his story says. But, there’s still this side to Diluc that he always had ever since he was young; to do what he wants. Even when he threw that tantrum and abandoned his vision as well as his place within the Knights, he still came back to do what he was taught to do in his own way. Basically Diluc is protective of the city that raised him, the city that has his memories engraved in it and just as much as he cherishes them, he cherishes the people in it as well. Call him edgelord cause there’s no way in hell he is doing all that Darknight shit and still denying that he doesn’t care about anyone.
All that being said, Diluc is undeniably just a big softie who even though was hurt by multiple people as well as himself, he still managed to pull it off and remain true to who he was…as much as possible at least. He hides it all underneath the ponytail, he stores all the fluffness in there. He is kind, caring and very much someone who would give his everything for the people he cares about. It’s just hard for him to take that first step. All it takes is someone who understands his burden and knows how to be just as serious as he is when the situation arises. Commitment is hard, trust is hard, but he’s still a cheaky asshole deep inside. Just don’t allow him to slip back into his unhealthy tendencies… keep him safe.
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