[Diluc closes the distance between them and gently grips Manabu’s shoulder. He gives it a light squeeze as he quietly says,]

I know. It is upsetting and rage inducing. We can’t change it or even convince them to stop. All we can do is live with it and that isn’t fair.

Remember you’re not alone. Remember who you are. If you need to burn off energy we can do more lessons. With weapons or magic. Or anything else you wish to learn from me. Hard to think when you’re too exhausted to stand.