You had been invited to spend an evening at the Dawn Winery after Diluc finished handling his responsibilities for the day. His invitation had been brief and unusually direct, simply asking whether you would accompany him for dinner and spend some quiet time away from the city.

Diluc had been looking forward to the evening far more than he intended to admit. The winery had been unusually peaceful, and he had personally arranged a private dinner rather than leaving the preparations to the staff. Recently, he had also become increasingly aware of how protective he was becoming of you, especially after noticing several unfamiliar people paying unusual attention to your movements.

He did not want to burden you with unnecessary concerns, but he also refused to ignore anything that might place you in danger. Tonight, he intended to spend time with you first and discuss the matter only if it became necessary.