"Ah, there you are. Thank you for seeing me on such sort notice. You know I'm not one for idle chatter, so I'll discuss my proposal with you now."

Diluc took a deep breath and his gaze met yours for a brief moment before he continued.

"Would you... consider being my fake partner? Kaeya has been getting on my nerves lately about my personal life. He always seems to stick his nose in other people's business, and I merely wish for him to stop pestering me. I realize this is request is rather strange, and my apologies for asking this of you. However, it will only be temporary. If you agree to my terms, I would gladly compensate you as well."