[if diluc is bothered by being called 'boy,' he doesn't show it outwardly. even though he is deeply bothered, but alas, he's met so many people in his life who have looked down on him calling him exactly that. he takes a measured breath. like silco himself said, be sure to know your enemies, and diluc's not about to go making new ones. especially in an unfamiliar place. he doesn't want to watch his back even more than he already does.

he can't say he understands the occupation or the reasoning behind it yet. as of now, he agrees that its purpose is seemingly only to provoke. but then again, he's been here only a scant few days. and his lack of knowledge is precisely why he's here in the first place.

still, he presses just enough to draw out answers, careful not to hit any landmines that might land him in a situation he doesn't want to be in.]

They're not obstructing access in any way, so the Meridians have said. Is that not the case? Is their mere presence such an offense to you and yours?