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[defiedlife]

@geleum asked: out of all the time & places - he finds him now . to his horror ( having collected information for the knights ) kaeya had learned of diluc's fate. he'd never given up on on his brother - whatever lies had been snaked into his mind, kaeya would never give up on him . if there was any fury, any anger, it would be against that ninth. " how cruel. " words fall to the floor - they are lead, frozen with nothing but pain. hands rise as hatred finds him ; i mean no harm 'luc. " now, i do recall you spared my life last time . . . " eyes avoid him now. looking down to the floor . " won't you spare me on my own birthday ? " archons - the pain in his chest bears too much weight . " to see the grand fatui member - Master Diluc before me - well, what an honour isn't it ? " he hides the pain with ease yet he is aware that his brother would pick up on it within seconds . kaeya turns around to leave - and yet, before he does, he whispers a small sentence that he hopes reaches him : " i've never given up on you, 'luc. " after all, he would always be his brother . and as an after thought kaeya allows himself to mourn : ' happy birthday to me, i guess. how unfortunate has this turned out. '

Every fiber of Diluc's being is screaming at him to either draw his sword or turn and run straight to his Master. He has no desire to see or speak to his brother ever again, and yet here Kaeya is, bringing him a fresh onslaught of pain for the second time today. He doesn't need this, nor does he wish to deal with whatever such a traitor's presence implies, but unfortunately, running would be a display of cowardice that he will not grant Kaeya the satisfaction of seeing.

How cruel indeed.

"Don't you remember what else I told you that day? That was your only warning." He takes a step forward, and the delusion on the back of his hand pulses with an ominous glow. It's a final, unspoken warning of an otherwise impending death, and yet...

And yet Kaeya isn't even looking at him.

Oh, that just won't do. Not after everything; after all the pain and heartbreak, the utter betrayal twice over, and all the days he'd spent locked away because he'd struggled to accept the truth. Once, Diluc thought it impossible that Kaeya could have ever turned on him in such a callous fashion, but now he knows better. He knows what a monster his brother really is, and he can't let this end without forcing Kaeya to at least face it himself and own up to the awful things he's done. Maybe death would too merciful; too easy compared to true retribution.

Diluc takes another step forward; another step closer to wrapping his hands around his brother's throat, or maybe stabbing a knife right into Kaeya's stomach. In theory, with the Fatui's resources, the ways in which he could bring an end to the life before him are innumerable, and if Kaeya won't fight back, maybe he'll take advantage of that opportunity. Or maybe he'll just turn his brother over to Dottore when all is said and done. He hasn't decided yet, but from what he's seen and experienced, the Second is always looking for new test subjects.

His hand shoots out, chains cloaked in black fire swiftly mirroring the gesture and extending to wrap tightly around Kaeya's ankles. With a sharp tug, Diluc brings his brother crashing unceremoniously down onto the floor. The other end of the chains wrapped securely around his hand, he strides forward, one foot roughly digging into Kaeya's back. He leans in and over, his free hand going straight for a cryo vision now within his sights, and he snatches it away, shoving it into one of his jacket pockets for the time being.

But for all his burning, smoldering hatred and intent to kill—or worse—Diluc isn't entirely immune to the emotion in his brother's voice. He wishes he was, and yet his damn sentimental heart nags at him, so much so that he can't quite ignore it despite his instincts.

"Earlier today, I thought about killing you. Give me one good reason why I should spare you a second time, and maybe I'll consider it. Why would you be so foolish as to come here on your birthday, and what the hell do you mean by you've 'never given up' on me? You did just that on the day that you sold me!"

[visionkept]

" tomo - come here . " a gloved finger beckons them closer ; the captain is a bit tipsy - ( just a bit . )

" closer - please. " and when tomo is close enough, kaeya places a kiss on their cheek. // KASKWLSLALSLALLA

They've been watching from afar, making sure that nothing nor none took this moment of VULNERABILITY to harm their the prince. He indulged in this habit of his at least once a week and in this occasion, he counts with their SUPERVISION and protection. The cavalry captain takes one drink after the other, conscious of Tomoya's presence all along. A subtle shake shows their disapproval, self control doesn't seem to be his forte.

But there's nothing they can do about his careless behaviour nor will they seek to cease the enjoyment he gains from a couple of drinks by himself. The blond knows that tonight will end the same way as the rest: HE will get drunk and then, they will have to carry him home ( THEIR HOME ).

❝ I'm already by your side, sir. ❞

'Come here' he says and so they do. 'Closer' he orders and Tomoya plays along.

They don't know what to say nor expect, after all, Kaeya is hard to read. Not that he will give them time to think anyways. It's just a brush of lips over their cheek, barely perceptible. A KISS NONETHELESS, one that makes fair skin light in a clash of reds and pinks without delay.

The knight flinches, a hand coming to hover over the spot of his affection. The room is kept in complete silence for a moment, caught without a single thing to say. When they open their mouth, Tomoya has to close it again not knowing what would even come out of it. ❝ . . . What was that for ?! ❞ It's taking all of their willpower to keep it together.

❝ Master. . . I beg of you. . . please, stop playing with my heart. ❞

[tenacquity]

" OBJECTION. "

kaeya raises a finger before placing a kiss on the other,

" that - that is all. " ( and he runs away ) ✨

@geleum || >:O sir!!

He fumbles. And somewhere at the back of his mind, a voice reprimands him with a cross, You honestly call yourself a lawyer?

Mid-sentence, the absolute blackguard (a suitable name at the moment... in other situations, Kaeya's as charming as can be) interrupts Ryunosuke with that increasingly overused declaration, but it's what comes after that seals the deal—rather, his lips, aptly phrased. A quick peck. A few lingering beats of bewildered silence, those a practicing student of law should've used to his advantage if not for the fluster—

Then, before he can so much as grasp blindly for any semblance of a response, Kaeya's all but scampering away with what Ryunosuke can only imagine is a boastful grin.

"Now, you— h-hold on!" Only that his shout comes many breaths too late. And all he can do is stare after that cheeky Captain with a brilliant concoction of vexation and adoration.

There'd be time later, after all, to get him back.

[erabundus]

❝  the  CROWD  that  applauds  your  coronation  is  the  same  CROWD  that  will  applaud  your  beheading.  ❞   and  there's  something  a  bit  unnerving  about  the  whimsical  edge  his  tone  takes  —  as  if  he  gleans  genuine  amusement  from  a  thought  so  CYNICAL.  a  little  laugh.  a  little  shrug.  then,  ❝  people  love  a  good  show.  ❞

@geleum &&. liked for a SMALL STARTER.

[archivedolon]

@geleum sent a letter : " it SEEMS i have found myself lost ; however, — " the captain places gloved hand on his waist, " it seems luck is with me; I have stumbled 'pon who I was needing to see. " / for baizhu 🫶🏽they're going on an adventure, best get ready, pretty snake man >:)

truly, luck would only allow for his moment of peace to be interrupted by the voice of a stranger drawing ever closer. it isn't often that baizhu affords himself the resolve and physical strength to make the trek out to dragonspine: the opportunity is once in a blue moon, really, that he can venture beyond the grassy expanse of the guili plains. with the influx of patients hailing from lands far beyond his scope, it is only right that a physician adapt with those who seek his help. so there he stands, stooped over the bark of the frostbearing tree, chipping away until fibers fall into a vial.

" i'm afraid i'm not taking patients at this time. " ━━━ as gentle as the snowfall, his voice is soft when he rights himself again, regarding the stranger with a keen sort of scrutiny. changsheng slithers about the warmth of his neck, peeking her head out to hiss an irritated sound before he tucks her away. " but you are more than welcome to visit me when i return to the clinic. "

[abyssin]

" hey . " coolly leans against a wall , trips because it's too far behind him . / ajskwksks

"hhhey?" he bites his bottom lip to prevent a snicker from slipping past his mouth, a single eyebrow raised with gaze conveying amusement—if not pity. childe offers his gloved hand to the fallen knight, a smirk tugging at the edge of his lips.

maybe he should not have encouraged kaeya to drink as much as he did. but he won't lie, seeing kaeya's confident demeanor melt away into a drunken haze is a funny sight. "we've already met, comrade. or did you hit your head too hard? come on, let me help you."

[lyriccl]

A noise of frustration leaves the bard's lips, "Those darn hilichurls! Now what am I supposed to eat tonight?!"

@geleum

[noctuafought]

stares .

" oh, please . don't be so cranky that i'm here. cant i enjoy a drink or two in your vicinity ? " / here to bother diluc :')

— @geleum

a glare, followed by a sigh. normally, he doesn't have an issue, but his current stresses has him overloaded and a brutal migraine drilling away in his head, so truly, he can't tolerate kaeya at the moment.

"no." he bites, then he pinches the bridge of his nose as he lets out another sigh, brows knitting together as the headache throbs. "just... not right now. please." the plea is hushed.

[badboysupr]

" i've missed you . " // ALDNWKSKALAL

@geleum || tacklehugs ;A;

Kaeya absolutely had no right to say that. No right. And sure, yeah, Leo was 99.9% positive the guy hardly needed permission to do the things he did, but still.

I've missed you.C'mon!

People didn't just miss someone like him— Much less say it to his face.

"Oh, I know you have." He could try to pull the wool over Kaeya's one eye, right? The captain wasn't the only dude around here who knew how to be Cool. "Probably because I'm your favorite person. Man, how have you even survived this long without the awesomeness I just"—his hands waved dramatically over his scrawny frame like it was something to brag about—"radiate?"

He was radiating something right now. Not entirely sure what.

"I may or may not have somewhat missed you too, but..." A lame shrug, and his attention scurried sidelong. "Let's keep that a secret before we ruin both of our reputations, yeah?"

[aeviare]

the sun blazes down heavily, a heavy & dry wind makes their walk all the more difficult . the captain gazes over and gently places his cloak over him,

" here. this will keep you cooler . "

// kaeya taking care of aether 🥺

unprompted kaether asks <3

he normally could stand the heat, especially being such a proficient explorer of sumeru's desert-- but today it seemed especially hot. the winds that blustered over them not making it any easier as they continued to walk through the heated sands. the traveler blinked in surprise when the sun was temporarily blocked from his face, head tilting up to see kaeya's cloak placed over his head. his stomach fluttered with the action and he was glad that the heat made his cheeks so red. it would be easy to blame the resulting blush on that.

"thank you," he says with a small laugh, his hand reaching down to tangle their fingers together for a moment.

[sungracd]

" Oh ,  thank goodness ! I've been searching all over the house for this ;  and now you've saved me the trouble of having to search the entirety of Mondstadt . " Their necklace returned to them ,  Adrian can finally breathe a sigh of relief .  They lean forward in the doorway ,  pressing a kiss against the other's cheek . " Sir Kaeya , my hero , how can I ever repay you ? "  /  @geleum

[defiedlife]

@geleum asked: " i heard that there was a sale on these wines - you know, as your brother . " cue a snarky smile. / i'm sorry akdkwks

"How convenient for you." Naturally, Diluc has to return that snark with some of his own. It's the way of brothers, after all. For all the ice in his tone and gaze, it's as though he's borrowing from the cryo user right in front of him.

However, despite that tone, he turns and grabs a bottle of dandelion wine off the shelf—not Kaeya's top drink of choice, as far as he remembers, but it should suffice. He pours a glass, then slides it gingerly across the bar counter.

"Don't expect a discount every time."

[visionkept]

When he calls you HIS TOMO 💕 ( avoid the fact that they are currently in the middle of a WAR, that's NOT important right now ).

[tenacquity]

holds his hand.

(*´ω｀*)

@geleum || lifts you both up

And all too easily, not even a trace of hesitation, his fingers slide in the scant spaces between Kaeya's: a gesture taken and encouraged as he squeezes that somewhat colder hand within his own. Ryunosuke gently tugs the Captain that much closer, their shoulders brushing as they walk. Typically, he's not one to favor public displays of affection, but it's late. The streets are quieter.

He's missed Kaeya's company. And he has little that will convince him against proving it.

"I hope you know," Ryunosuke finally breathes, voice as soft as the whispering breeze over the harbor, "we have a lot of lost time to make up for." Though his smile is gentle, as affectionate as ever, something starkly playful dances in the look he throws his partner. He lifts Kaeya's hand up to his lips, and they gingerly brush across his knuckles. "Will that be a problem, Captain?"

[balladccr]

" come on - drinks are on me . it's not often that I get to take someone out . " / akdmwk

@geleum || ice boy continues to play with fire; more at 10

"Are you serious?" he asks, and likely the stupidest question Scaramouche has ever presented to this persistent snowflake. He'll beat himself up for it later— The answer's oh so annoyingly obvious.

"I don't need you to take me anywhere, Captain. Certainly not out." Which he says with so much of a disgusted lilt to his tone, he might as well have spoken the foulest word in history.

Slowly, his head shakes. "What's in it for me? I already get to watch you make a fool of yourself every time you open your mouth— Something tells me drinks won't make that any less boring and repetitive."

[frcstwinded]

@geleum​:  *clears throat.*   what  of  home ?  (of Khaenri'ah, i mean.)  will  you  avenge  what  was  done  to  your  people ? will  you  betray  those  you  know  for  the  sake  of  Khaenri'ah  ?  /  :' ) 

kaeya (finally) speaks the truth - 3/10 for default

home? can kaeya really call the remnants hidden under liyue a home anymore? it was a cesspool of abyssal energy and lies. the fact he’s not left there with nothing to call home, kaeya looks down at the stars on his gloves and sighs, his path very much set if he thinks about it. 

“what is there left to avenge? the abyss took my people... made them into the monsters everyone fights and doesn’t think twice about. those i work with kill my people... but they don’t know that.” kaeya hesitates, this is his punishment for lying for so long after all. yet his anger against the seven still remains there - mostly dormant and ignorable by him - but there none the less.

“khaenri’ah... i wish i can save it... but i know mondstadt is still under the illusion i am of it’s kin. but should the day come when my true home wishes to gain it’s revenge... heh, well, my vision already shows my fleeting loyalty to this land. you see the differences it bears. i’m the last hope of my home, the wayward prince... i’m sorry to those in mondstadt who will fall by my blade if they side against the return of khaenri’ah.”