Office Hours - We Could Be

[shieldof]

[Faith's door remains closed, the brass "PRIVATE" plaque silent and unyielding. Trying to force the door yields no results, but- she said you could contact her here, so just go ahead and knock. Worst case scenario, you're no worse off than before, right?]

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[shieldof]

I trust my god implicitly, yes. I also trust that none here will choose to commit murder.

[Her expression goes carefully neutral as she speaks.]

If you chose to think poorly of me, I would not blame you.

[qilinzuo]

[ Childe's brows shoot up in actual surprise, and then he laughs, holding his sides for a bit; but, after a bit, he settles down. ]

Phew, needed a moment...but, honestly, I'm judging because of the whole situation and all, so that's a given. It's still not good for any of us.

[ Saying this casually, because it's true. Suspicious god, suspicious circumstances, and someone who trusts in this god wholeheartedly. ]

But, it's an interesting perspective. So, I'll keep in mind you said that. Although, can I ask you what makes you believe in us so much?

[shieldof]

I- thank you...?

[She thinks? Maybe. That was a curve she didn't expect.]

[Best to default to politeness, regardless.]

[She chews her lip a little as she considers his question.]

I suppose I am choosing to believe my god would not bring in those who would leap to such violent means.

[qilinzuo]

I guess I was kinda surprised.

[ Childe admits brightly, which is something, but...it's true. He's not sure what's going to really happen going forward, yet hearing that candid belief sounded like...well, kind of welcomingly familiar, for a moment. The clarification does bring him back to cold reality, even if he's got something playful or light entering his tone. ]

Sounds like it comes back to believing your guardian god chose well the character of the people, huh? Well, a lot of the people here seem supposedly friendly [ ... ] but, we do have violent people too; they could end up doing anything. Maybe me too. Spite might win the day instead, though. So, since you believe no one will murder to leave...

...When we escape from this place by another way, just don't be too upset, alright?

[ Childe sounds certain. That despite whatever Faith's god so happens to be, that everyone could manage another way. ]

[shieldof]

I will not be. You all have lives you wish to return to, after all.

[She watches him carefully.]

May I ask what you will do if escape proves impossible?

[qilinzuo]

[ So no shocking declarations of 'you shall never pass'? He fixes her a sharp smile when she asks, regardless. ]

"Impossible"?

You're dealing with someone who won't accept that sort of thing. Nothing is impossible.

[ Of course, Childe says this now. He acts like he won't feel stressed about it at some point. ]

You really have faith that the god of yours is going to successfully block off any attempt at escape routes, don't you?

[shieldof]

I am prepared for the likelihood that returning- sooner than they wish will be very difficult.

[qilinzuo]

That's a lot more charitable than how I thought you might say it.

[ He then just sort of relaxes his shoulders, removing himself from the wall, expression thoughtful. ]

But, despite what I said...even I don't think it's going to be easy. Though, I think it's far more interesting for it to be a challenge than not.

[ He turns his back to her. He doesn't know this woman very well, but she does kinda of remind him of Xinyan. More reserved by far; still there's some elements of the personality in slivers. Whether that stays that way, he doesn't know. Things are still unclear and muddy from where he sees it...and he thinks if he wants to uncover the dangerous threads of this situation, it'll be in his interest to keep poking. ]

I think I'll take my leave for now, since I can't think of nothing else to bother you with. Though, I'll be back again. Until then, see you around.