#Shenanigans and Sweet Wine ∘❉∘ shouga-nai || Kaeya/Signe

[electric-ecclectic]

.

[electric-ecclectic]

Signe tutted gently, placing another hand to his forehead as if it would change the result. When she pulled away, she grimaced and shook her hand, as though she'd just touched her hand to a hot pan. Her amber eyes steeled, and she shook her head.

"That's a most gracious offer, but the only place you'll be going is bed. You can take me out to the tavern some other time."

Gently pushing him out of the doorway, Signe closed the door to the library behind her, glancing up at Kaeya every now and again to make sure he didn't look worse.

"Master Lisa can handle the library without me today. I'll just have to make an elixir or two... a cooling potion for fever... any other symptoms? Ailments?"

"That bad, eh?" He spoke with a click of his tongue. There's no denying the clammy feeling, the uncomfortable way his clothes and hair were sticking to his skin. It was even becoming a chore just to focus on what was being said, which was pretty concerning.

At least this would justify putting the existing paperwork at the back of his mind, to be dealt with at a later time if he remembers.

"Now that you've mentioned it, I was on my way to ask my Lady out for a drink. Surely you must agree that there's no better way to unwind ~"

A coy smile played on his lips despite the beads of sweat on his forehead. Simply teasing, or perhaps even stalling for whatever reason? In any case, to be free from the shackles of dull desk work and indulging in sweet wine with even sweeter company had got to count as rest. Surely.

[electric-ecclectic]

@shouga-nai asked:

"I'll be honest... I never took you for the type to be so coy," came the curious remark, Kaeya casually leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed, gaze settled upon Signe. Was he upset about something? His expression gave little away. One could suspect that was deliberate, up until he unraveled a piece of paper he had in his hand, its written content detailing a very specific commission that might look a bit too familiar. "Y'know, if you needed an escort this terribly, all you had to do was ask~"

Signe nearly jumped out of her skin at the sudden voice behind her, head whipping around to meet Kaeya's lone eye. She was sure he hadn't intended to scare her, and she certainly hadn't intended on looking so suspicious when the Cavalry Captain spoke. But something about the way he unfurled the paper in his hand sent a small shiver down Signe's spine, as though he were offended she'd posted the commission at all instead of simply asking her favorite Knight.

"Is this your way of saying you took the commission?" the witch mused playfully, batting her lashes at him. "I just didn't want to steal you away from the new recruits, lest Jean have your head. I'd appreciate your company, though, if you can spare the time. Maybe I can convince Lisa to invite you to our next tea party as a reward? Or lunch at Good Hunter. Your choice, of course."

[electric-ecclectic]

@shouga-nai asked:

"From the moment we met, I knew."

...Knew what? You're supposed to be specific with these things, Kaeya.

Sign couldn’t help but stifle a grin.

“Did you now?” she murmured.

What he said made her feel bubbly inside, like a shaken bottle of Fonta ready to overflow. The rooftop of the Ordo had become something of a favorite date spot, and while it took some convincing to get the witch to step away from her work, she had to admit that she enjoyed it when Kaeya would steal her away to whisper sweet nothings to her in the night.

This time, it looked a bit more serious, perhaps even more genuine. Her grin faltered a little bit, changed out for a starstruck, almost entranced expression. She hadn’t doubted his sincerity in the first place, but the way he looked at her struck deeply and intensely. Signe wasn’t one for shyness, but the intensity of his gaze had her blushing like a young schoolgirl.

“How did you know?” she asked, a bit more quietly this time.

[electric-ecclectic]

A playful scoff escaped Signe, but she hooked her arm in his nonetheless.

"It's nothing too glamorous, unfortunately. Lisa wanted me to gather some herbs for our next batch of potions. Seems like things really took off after that standalone shop she set up," she mused, finger curling around her chin as she thought. "The only problem is, Stormbearer Cliff tends to have plenty of Hilichurl encampments. I can normally take care of them myself, but considering these ingredients are for potions, I can't risk them getting... well."

Warm honeyed eyes traveled up as if to glance at the Vision on her hat, and then back up to Kaeya.

The Ordo itself was on the quieter side as they passed the threshold of the library and into the main hall. The Knights who usually guarded the library saluted as they passed, but the hall was otherwise on the emptier side.

"Not quite as rigorous as my usual requests, though. Remember when I made you come with me to the Chasm?"

His lips pulled to a knowing smile, the playful glint in his eye matching her tone. "Oh, I'm sure they'll manage without me for the afternoon. And considering this is a commission from our very own Library, our gracious Acting Grandmaster would surely be more than understanding." The Captain approached, chuckling at the mention of a reward.

"You always did have a way with inciting temptation, Star." He half-teased. "Choosing would be a dilemma in itself! Luckily there'd be plenty of time to discuss payment after the job's done." With that, he offered his arm for her to hook with hers, as if they're about to go on a leisurely stroll. "Shall we?"

[electric-ecclectic]

Signe pulled her hand away from Kaeya's forehead, waving away the heat with dramatic effect.

"I'm afraid you're well past the point of looking ghastly."

Run-of-the-mill escort missions were rather dull, but they never seemed to tire him out this much. In her opinion, Kaeya looked like he might have collapsed right there against the wall if he took another step or two. She gave him a doubtful look, crossing her arms in front of her chest. The Captain was most definitely running a fever. Not only that, but he seemed intent on running right through it.

"I hope you were on your way to getting some rest, Sir Kaeya. You may as well have come straight from Natlan with the temperature you're running."

@electric-ecclectic said:

🛡️ or 🌡️?? For Kaeya 😌

Misc action memes || Accepting!

🌡️ - to check your muse’s temperature .

The captain had just returned from an assignment. But it was not the exciting action-packed kind, or even a juicy recon mission. Just a boring ol' escort mission, a straight-forward route from point A to point B and back. He swore the dullness was killing him. The hot and humid air out at the valley wasn't much help either.

Certainly not what he had in mind when he was longing for some fun in the sun.

By the time he arrived at Mondstadt City, Kaeya was drenched in sweat, exhausted from the dreary trip. Muscles aching and feeling like boiled lobster... maybe he's coming down with something... Ha. Not likely.

He'd managed to walk through the streets with the usual smooth and confident gait, briefly waving at the city folks who greeted him — until he's in the empty hall of the Knights' headquarters, where his steps slowed and he heaved a heavy sigh.

A quick shower and nap and he should be feeling better. Perhaps pop in the library for a spell (heh) and see if Signe would care to join him at the tavern that evening. He needed to unwind. And he wasn't in the mood to do so alone. But there's the nasty paperwork he had to file and...

Whoops. The very person he was thinking of stood right in front of him, and he halted before she'd end up running smack into him. That seemed to happen a lot with them somehow. Kaeya couldn't even get a word in, however, before Signe held a hand to his forehead. He blinked, rigid, before a weary chuckle left him.

"I'm not looking that ghastly, am I?" Try as he might to shrug it off, it'll be Signe who'd see right through him.