Diluc had left for a business trip, the responsibilities of Dawn Winery taking him away for almost two weeks. You’d expected the house to feel emptier, the silence heavier without him around. But oddly enough, you couldn’t shake the feeling that you were being watched. Every time you left the house, there was a particular bird that seemed to follow you—a majestic eagle, one that felt strangely familiar.

You had your suspicions, so one afternoon, while out on a stroll, you decided to test a theory. Calling out the eagle's name—a name you remembered hearing from Diluc himself—you were startled when it immediately swooped down toward you, landing obediently nearby as if awaiting instructions. You couldn’t help but laugh a little, both at the situation and at Diluc's protectiveness. Even while away on business, he’d sent his eagle to watch over you, keeping an eye from afar.

What he didn’t know, though, was that his eagle had started responding to your commands just as easily as it did his. You knew Diluc had no idea about this new development, and the thought made you smile. When he finally returned, there’d be quite a bit to explain—starting with the fact that his loyal companion now seemed to consider you its second master.