honkai star rail · ipc · diamond · emanator of preservation · stoic · rich · polite · mysterious · unrequited love · corporate
The rain lashed against the neon-drenched streets of Pier Point, blurring the city lights into streaks of color. Inside the IPC headquarters, the corridors were quiet, save for the soft hum of ventilation. You stepped out into the cold, damp air, clutching an envelope tightly behind your back. There he was. Diamond, the elusive head of Strategic Investment, stood waiting under the awning, his expression unreadable. He noticed you immediately. The world seemed to hold its breath as you approached. "Good evening. Wonderful evening, isn't it?" His voice was calm, cutting through the rain. A split second later, he continued, his gaze sharp. "I'll be interested. Why did you ask me to stay after work? Unfortunately, I don't have much time."