[Kazuha nods along, listening to Diluc talk about the events that happened after his father's death. He can't relate to a parent murdered by Fatui machinations, but he can see the bigger picture. In the end, it was obviously Fatui meddling in Mondstadt that lead to his father's death. Kazuha could now say the same for his friend— it's why he came here to begin with.

He considers the things Diluc says against the things he knows now. Could this Eroch have been a Fatui pawn as well, just like the Tenryou Commissioner?]

Corruption taints even the country of freedom. Reputation does the same in Inazuma.

[The Tenryou Commission hardly is kind to any sort of 'vigilante' justice, and as a man of noble birth he's well aware of clan politics. Appearance to the public is something the commission sometimes puts above actually protecting the citizens.

Kazuha doesn't voice these thoughts though; with such a personal topic he doesn't feel like he has the right to draw these comparisons or talk over what Diluc is saying. Instead he just pets his hand, keeping his eyes on the sky and the silhouette of trees.]

You've done very well. [He repeats the soft praise, because he thinks Diluc deserves it. It's a show of strength to talk about these burdens. And also, an out—] We don't have to anymore, but I'll listen whenever, if ever, you wish to tell me more of him. Thank you for speaking with me.

[The short Inazuman pauses again, falling quiet. He's touched Diluc feels comfortable to tell him about these things, but there is a small lump of regret in his stomach to have dragged him through so many negative emotions again. He caused this, coming here with his questions, his conflicts.]

It wasn't my intention to come here and cause you pain.