#geleum

[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.

[ayahimes]

" it seems as if your style of fighting is just as stunning as yourself, miss ayaka. " / sdkfkjf

their spar is but a dance . there's a muted sound that erupts between their swords as they come into contact , a low vibration traveling all the way down to the hilt . ayaka steps back , eyes narrowed in on the positioning of kaeya's stance as he twirls the weapon in his hand . the lightness of his voice breaks the tension in the air . his words are a compliment to both her physical appearance and her fighting style . admittedly , it catches her off guard and she slackens herself to look at him with a puzzled look . she was used to the niceties of men and women alike , but they were often superficial comments . none ever acknowledged her actual ability when they only saw her as another pretty face put upon a pedestal to admire . their perception of her created her cage , her unwanted idolization . yet , here like this with kaeya , she felt ... free .

a blush creeps over the tops of her cheeks . it's a light pink that dusts over the bridge of her nose and extends to the highs of her cheeks . ❛ you flatter me too much , kaeya , ❜ she says to him , a pause as a smile pulls at the corners of her lips . although she was proper with her manners she enjoyed the flirtatious banter between them . it was surprisingly easy to converse with him , but she had assumed it was simply attributed to his charismatic personality . the shirasagi himegimi circles the training yard , her gaze meeting his . she enjoyed his challenging nature and his spirited company , especially now as the tension between them builds in the form of battle . ❛ you are quite the swordsman , and i still have much to learn , ❜ she comments as she tightens her grip over the hilt to lunge forward at him . another muted sound echoes across the yard as she hones in on him , the entirety of her body pressing into her sword as he blocks her . up close he is utterly beautiful , almost devastatingly so . ❛ perhaps we should plan another sparring date . i admit , i enjoy your company very much and i'd like to see you again . ❜

[electrose]

❛   ▌┊𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 :   kaeya  ( @geleum ) .

𝐀 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. It was the first time in a long while that the witch had worked after its official hours; unfortunately, the pile of paperwork she had put off all week and had begun to clutter her desk and she simply couldn't ignore it anymore, hence the reason for the late hour.

The halls were quiet as Lisa made her way out of the Knights of Favonius headquarters. If all went well, she'd be home in just a few minutes and could relax with a nice cup of tea for the rest of the night.

Of course, things never went exactly as planned. Lisa had just stepped outside into the cool, evening air when she heard footsteps approach. She turned, expecting it to be Jean — their diligent Acting Grandmaster had been known to work after hours on more than a handful of occasions — but was a little surprised to see it was Kaeya.

❝ Well, ❞ she hummed, lips curling into a smile. ❝ This is a pleasant surprise. I had surmised you'd left already. ❞

[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?"

[pyriety-a]

" it is RARE to see a member of the church this late at a bar - care to join for a drink ~ ? "

this is a first. deidre has no place in a crowded tavern like this ( with the exception of the cat's tail, that is; then again, animals are much easier to deal with than people ), surrounded by people too deep in their cups to even notice she's there... which makes it the perfect place to hide in. people-pleasing as she may be, she's not above arguing with people when or avoiding someone should the situation call for it, at least for a little while. normally, she would retreat outside mondstadt's walls to regain her composure alone, but that method isn't quite as secret as it used to be. had she done that, she'd be found, and the confrontation would happen all over again. uneasy as this new idea makes her, at least it will work. all she has to do now is force herself to be comfortable until she's sure it's safe to leave.

she isn't there for long before she's spoken to. panic briefly flashes across her face before the familiar blue of the captain's attire puts her at ease. at least she knows who he is. making conversation with a wasted stranger really wasn't in her plans for tonight, and she wasn't about to make room for it.

though deidre sinks back in her seat once more, she can't quite relax just yet. of all things to be asked, sharing a drink really wasn't an offer she prepared for. instinct tells her no, that she really can't afford to. and yet, the stubborn part of her that insisted she hide out in here in the first place says otherwise, that she might as well have another reason to stay. not to mention that, time and time again, she has been told to branch out of her usual bubble... doing something like this is but one of many ways to do so, no?

" i suppose just one wouldn't hurt... " for once, she ignores the logical part of her that says otherwise. what's the worst one drink could do? " what do you recommend? "

[erabundus]

TAGGED BY: @drolliic ( thank you!! ) TAGGING: @ironbloodcd @monogatcri @mmriesoftvat @geleum @custosavis @boughtastar you, if you'd like!

1. WHAT IS YOUR NAME?: ❝ depends on who's asking. ❞ hat guy? flying brat?

2. WHAT IS YOUR REAL NAME?: ❝ ... ren.  ❞

3. DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU’RE CALLED THAT?: ❝ considering i named myself, i think it's safe to assume i would. ❞

4. ARE YOU SINGLE OR TAKEN?: ❝ no comment.  ❞

5. WHAT ARE YOUR POWERS AND ABILITIES?: ❝  and  ruin  the  surprise?  figure  it  out  yourself.  ❞   flight.  still  developing  control  over  anemo  —  including  the  creation  of  various vacuums  and  blades  made  of  compressed  wind.  it's  ambiguous  (  purposefully  so,  on  ren's  part  )  whether  he's  retained  the  ability  to  use  electro,  though  he  was  once  able  to  coat  his  limbs  in  lightning  and  use  them  as  blades  —  as  well  as  "teleport"  by  dissolving  his  body  into  pure  electricity.  immense  durability  by  default,  augmented  by  the  ability  to  regenerate  from  every  possible  wound  without  a  trace.  enhanced  physical  strength, stamina and speed. near-perfect memory unless otherwise tampered with.

6. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES?: ❝  indigo?  purple-blue?  exactly  how  poetic  are  you  expecting  me  to  get here?  ❞

7. HAVE YOU EVER DYED YOUR HAIR?: ❝ no. it probably wouldn't stick.  ❞

8. DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMILY MEMBERS?: ❝ no comment.  ❞ he has a few ... but he wouldn't necessarily count his mother or sibling among them. it's complicated.

9. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?: ❝  no.  ❞  though  he  does  possess  an  uncanny  ability  to  draw  animals  to  his  mere  presence.

10. TELL ME ABOUT SOMETHING YOU DON’T LIKE: ❝  there's  a  lot  of  things  i  don't  like.  how  much  time  do  you  have  to  spare?  ❞  he  isn't  going  to  wait  for  an  answer  before  he  starts  spouting  off  examples.  ❝  clutter.  sweets  and  food  with  a  sticky  texture.  dottore. boring social situations without any good drama to make them worthwhile.  people  who  chew  without  closing  their  mouths,  first.  dottore.  being  lied  to.  small talk. cheaply  made  weapons.  dottore ...  ❞   this  may  take  a  while.

11. DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES OR ACTIVITIES YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?: ❝  a  few ...  but  i  only  engage  with  them  until  they  overstay  their  welcome.  ❞   he's  quick  to  pick  up  new  hobbies  and  discard  the  old  just  as  fast  —  though  there  are  a  handful  that  have  managed  to  keep  his  attention  long  term.  cooking,  sewing,  smithing.  rock  collecting  and  calligraphy.  much  as  he  might  try  to  feign  indifference  or  irritation,  he  also  admittedly  finds  writing  papers  to  be  strangely  cathartic.  whatever  manages  to  be  an  effective  panacea  for  his  eternal  boredom.

12. HAVE YOU EVER HURT ANYONE BEFORE?: ❝ yes.  ❞

13. HAVE YOU EVER… KILLED ANYONE?: ❝ yes.  ❞

14. WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL ARE YOU?: ❝ i guess cat would be the expected answer.  ❞ he thinks the question is a bit absurd either way.

15. NAME YOUR WORST HABITS: ❝  no.  ❞   assigning  himself  the  lion's  share  of  blame.  acting  purposefully  suspicious  and  antagonistic  —  both  as  a  defense  mechanism,  and  simply  because  it's  what  he's  accustomed  to.  oversteeping  tea  until  his  cup  resembles  an  inkwell.  holding  grudges;  allowing  himself  to  grow overly  petty  and  jealous.  a  litany  of  self-destructive  tendencies  he  refuses  to  see  as  a  problem  because  he  assumes  he  can  endure  anything.

16. DO YOU LOOK UP TO ANYONE?: ❝  i'd  rather  float  —  and  force  them  to  look  up  to  me.  ❞   he's  purposefully  being  a  bit  obtuse.

17. GAY, STRAIGHT, OR BISEXUAL?: ❝ does it matter?  ❞ gay.

18. DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?: ❝  allegedly ...  though  i  can't  exactly say  it  was  my  idea.  ❞ nor can he say he does more than precisely the bare minimum of what's required of him.

19. DO YOU EVER WANT TO MARRY AND HAVE KIDS SOMEDAY?: ❝  i  have  no  strong  opinions  about  the  former ...  but  i'd  rather  abstain  from  the  latter  for  my  own  reasons.  ❞

20. DO YOU HAVE ANY FANS?: ❝  unfortunately  it  seems  i'm  becoming  more  recognizable  by  the  day ...  the  real  test  of  their  affection  is  how  tolerable  these  so-called  admirers  find  me  after  i  open  my  mouth ...  ❞

21. WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OF?: ❝  why  would  i  tell  you  that?  ❞  growing  attached  to  someone,  only  to  lose  them.  being  unable  to  escape or move or scream  in  a  place  where  there's  little  chance  he'll  ever  be  found  —  crushed  beneath  a  cave  in,  for  example.  abandonment.  vulnerability.  his  own  immortality.

22. WHAT DO YOU USUALLY WEAR?: ❝  exactly  what  i'm  wearing  right  now;  i  don't  have  many  options  when  it  comes  to  attire ...  but  this  suits  me  fine.  ❞

23. DO YOU LOVE SOMEONE?: ❝ do you love having all of your teeth? ❞

24. WHAT CLASS ARE YOU?: ❝ catalyst.  ❞

25. HOW MANY FRIENDS DO YOU HAVE?: ❝  who  said  anything  about  having  friends?  ❞   he  has  a  handful.  whether  he's  actually  willing  to  admit  he  considers  them  as  such  varies  from  person  to  person. the closer the relationship, the more transparent he'll be.

26. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON PIE?: ❝  it  makes  for  an  efficient  vessel  to  transport  food  in ...  but  the  savory  ones  are  the  only  kind  worth  eating.  ❞

27. FAVORITE DRINK?: ❝ tea ... although, i won't turn down black coffee, either.  ❞

29. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE?: ❝  nowhere  specific.  ❞   not  anymore.  ❝  i'd  just  prefer  to  be  somewhere  high ...  and  away  from  other  people.  ❞

30. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SOMEONE?: ❝  are  you  interested  in  having  all  of  your  teeth?  ❞

31. WOULD YOU RATHER SWIM IN THE LAKE OR THE OCEAN?: ❝  neither.  ❞  he  would  take  soaking  in  a  hot  spring  or  bath  over  both.

32. WHAT’S YOUR ‘TYPE’?: ❝  i  don't  have  one;  i  think  my  blood  type  would  be  something  closer  to  battery  acid.  ❞   ...  not  that  type.

33. ANY FETISHES?: ❝  is  that  meant  to  be  a  serious  question?  and people have the nerve to say i'm lacking in tact ...  ❞

35. CAMPING, OR INDOORS?: ❝  i  spend  more  nights  without  a  roof  over  my  head  than  the  opposite ...  so,  you  tell  me.  ❞

36. ARE YOU WAITING FOR THIS INTERVIEW TO BE OVER?: ❝  that's  the  most  intelligent  thing  you've  asked  me  so  far ...  that's  the  ONLY  intelligent  thing  you've  asked  me  so  far.  ❞

[noctuafought]

“please look at me.” / :')

— @geleum

hands are buried in hair, fiery eyes wide as he struggles to breakout of the mild panic attack that struck him so abruptly. he rarely ever falls into such a state, but one of the patrons had unknowingly uttered a phrase that sent diluc into a spiral.

he sits in the storeroom of the tavern, unaware kaeya had followed him in until he's in his sight, pleading for him to become aware of him.

he fights to take deep breaths, gaze finally shifting to the captain.

"kaeya?" he asks.