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To my Ajax,
I’ve just now received the letter you wrote during your reentrance to Snezhnaya. You are definitely behind on my letters by a few but not too much to cause concern.
I’m doing well enough. I’ve been busy with the influx of the summer season. In Mondstadt the summer tends to bring in more wine sales so I’m handling that. I’m still not used to the full amount of work that comes with owning the winery but there are a decent amount of workers who are veterans at this and have been helping me through it.
I know you're concerned about my social life but there isn’t much to be concerned about. I don’t think I’m lonely. I see plenty of people throughout the day and frankly, that’s enough for me. If I really have to share something with someone I know I can write to you. It’s not like my “break” from Mondstadt helped any. I’ve had to talk a bit with Jean since my return and it felt very awkward. The handful of times I’ve seen Kaeya have been much the same. I just don’t think it’s worth bothering them. Thoma has been gone for a while and it’s not like we’ve talked in the time I’ve been gone and it just isn’t worth bothering him at this point. I have little trust in the knights and while I have faith in Jean she is busy managing her own things (which includes the majority of Mondstadt) she has no time for my minor issues.
I don’t think Kaeya and I can ever be like we were again. And while that makes me sad I did it to myself. I both caused him pain that I cannot fathom but I left him alone afterwards. I don’t know. I don’t want to divulge too much of my thoughts on this right now. Maybe another time but it’s been a long day and I really don’t want to bother right now.
I’m glad to hear you might take a post in Liyue. Despite what I say about my detachment from the company of people in Mondstadt I do miss you. I will try my best to visit when I can. I think that part of me craves to be where you are. I know some part of you seems to want the same so you understand me. I don’t know what I can say about visiting your family in a country I’ve been very clearly restricted from but my home in the winery is very open to visits. But either way I will see about visiting your siblings.
Moving on, you wanted to hear about my patrols? I don’t think they’re very exciting. Mostly I’ve been trying to take down the hilichurl population. I’ve been successful so far at least. I managed to get some information from one of the knights in training about recent pop-ups in recent activity. So far the worst I’ve dealt with are mages. I’d like to use this as an opportunity to practice using other weapons.
I did receive your package. The shirt is gorgeous. The embroidery is very well done. Where did you get it? I also appreciate the pens. They’re very nice. I’ve used one quite frequently so far. When you settle somewhere let me know so I can send you a gift as well.
Love you dearly,
Diluc