âGood day, Diluc.â She resumed her work, having meeting with the Fatui as she did not want to tell him that part. She was being respectful and not wanting to anger him. When the meeting concluded, she walked home first and saw boxes of her items, relieved to see some items still unpacked and not moved yet.
âPlease, leave some clothes here.â Jean requested to a maid, her nodding and obeying the command. Once everything looked good, Jean gave the go ahead to move everything before heading for the manor. She was still in her work attire, realizing she can change once she arrives.
Common decency, she knocked on the door and Elzer answered with a wide smile. âAh, Miss Jean. Some of your goods arrived. If you would like to change, your bedroom is only a few doors down from Master Dilucâs.â He explained, aiding her in walking to her new bedroom as the two just conversed on the old days. The good days. Leaving Jean to get changed, he soon rushed to Dilucâs and creaked the door open a little.
âMiss Jean is here and changing at the moment. She will be busy for some time. Do you feel ready, sir?â
Diluc stood before a full-length mirror, adjusting the red jewel that he always pinned to his tie, when he heard the sound of steps just outside and turned to the door just as it opened.Â
âI will be in a moment,â he replied, turning back to his reflection to check. Heâd opted for a black suit that night, with a red tie and white vest, suitable for any formal evening, and heâd replaced his normally minimal hair tie with a black satin ribbon to match. âDid Adelinde have time to lay out the dress?â he asked as he gave each of his gloves a sharp tug.
Elzer confirmed, âIt was laid out, as you requested, Master Diluc.â
It had been one of Adelindeâs suggestions. Copying the shape of Jeanâs dress from the wedding rehearsal, the dress was white at the top and blended into a cool green at the ankles and embroidered with a pattern of green leaves along the hem. Of course, there was no obligation for Jean to wear it at all, but Diluc hoped she would like it, at least.Â
âExcellent,â he said as he turned back to Elzer. âPlease escort Jean to the library sheâs ready. No need to rush her. Iâll take tea in the library until then and walk her to the dining room myself.â
âVery good, Master Diluc,â Elzer agreed with a short bow.
With that, Diluc left the room and headed for the library where he sat and resumed a book heâd left open there the night before.