[Diluc says bluntly. How could he possibly develop feelings for a stranger? Life has taken him down a path he can't easily stray from, and pulling someone onto it who doesn't know what he's been through and the hell he's descending into shouldn't be forced to suffer for his benefit.
He can live without comfort and love if it means keeping others out of his affairs, and who would know that better than Kaeya? Hell, Kaeya is the one person who knows that better than anyone, and yet here they are arguing anyway. Diluc clicks his tongue.]
I never told you to leave. I did because I expected you'd be happier without me around, but it's been over a week and you've yet to return.
If you want to distance yourself from me that badly, why don't you take the house instead? There's no point seeking comfort in a stranger's arms when you know damn well it won't make you happy.
[ Being directly called out, huh? Well, as if he cares. He looks away. ]
I have no interest in chasing you out of a home. [ Where would Diluc go if Kaeya were to take over the home? Into a stranger's bed? Yeah, Kaeya rather be the one in those types of beds. ] Just as you have no real interest in my happiness.
[ And he doesn't expect Diluc to have any, not with what happened over those years ago. He's thought that maybe they could move past that incident, if they just keep pretending that everything's okay, but it's clear that's not going to happen. ]
So let's do each other a favor and go on our separate ways.
What you've decided on your own is far from the truth.
[Not only does he not want Kaeya leaving the house to go on a tear sleeping around with strangers, but he doesn't want him deciding what it is Diluc does and doesn't care about. The accusation frustrates him, but not as much as what Kaeya suggests next.]
Oh? [Diluc scoffs, barely able to hold back his anger.] And whose decision was it to leave in the first place five years ago? If I recall, you were the one who left. You expect me to believe this time will be any different?
[Kaeya never truly 'left' him even if their relationship never did recover. All those letters, his insistence on dropping by the bar, making his way to the winery on official business in search of him... Kaeya doesn't have it in him to leave.]
[ Kaeya spits back. Oh, you want to talk about leaving from five years ago? Sure, they can talk about it. He has plenty of things to say. ]
If I recall correctly, you were the one to literally pack up your bags and go on your suicide quest. Were you expecting for me to still be there, waiting for your return?
[Are they finally talking about this? Wonderful. He's only been stewing in his latent anger for the last five years. Diluc's tone takes a turn for the harsh and cutting. There's no attempt on his end to blunt his words.]
Yes, you left after I went to pursue the vile scum that killed Father. While I was gone, you had no problem remaining with the very same knights who ordered me to cover up their gross incompetence in letting him die. You are the one who let me look upon you as a brother only to take your stab at me when I had nothing more to lose. If anyone's made the mistake here, it's you.
Then it's really too bad that you've failed to kill me that night.
[ Kaeya can only reply back with the most immature response that he can think of, because he has nothing else to say - because Diluc is right. He did leave, but as if it was expected of him to do otherwise. A traitor like him? Staying with the Ragnvindrs? Of course not. ]
[Oh, Kaeya. You know just what not to say to Diluc every time, don't you? If looks could kill, Kaeya would be a stain on the forest floor. Good thing they're alone, nice and alone, so no one can hear the way he screams at Kaeya.]
I regret nothing more than leaving you standing! Even now, you refuse to accept the truth!
[Kaeya's only lucky Diluc is without his blade. What he gets instead is a punch to the face, and if that doesn't knock him down, he'll get another one. A bonus punch.]
You're a coward! A traitor! All you do is lie even when no one stands to benefit, not even yourself!
[ Kaeya goes down by the second punch, falling onto the cold grass. He hisses in response to the searing pain on both ends as he brings a hand up to his lip, where it's split. Of course, Diluc wouldn't hold back his punches - literally. Well, while he's lying down, he throws a kick at Diluc's shin to attempt to knock him over too. ]
Then you'll be glad as soon as I'm out of your hair. You shouldn't care if I leave now.
[ He'll try to stand back up so he can take his leave. ]
[And he succeeds easily with Diluc so blindsided by anger that he crumbles over Kaeya, but you know what? This is fine. Kaeya's brought him into range for another punch, so he holds his fist over his head like a threat but gives him one final opportunity to pick his words carefully. It doesn't have to be this way, but Kaeya is making it so.]
Then you admit you want to leave, that you've always wanted to leave. Is that what you're saying? Do you intend to betray me even now?
[This goddamned fool. That punch never comes, Diluc picking himself up off of Kaeya instead to leave him in the dust and dirt. His knuckles are grimy with Kaeya's blood, but he doesn't care to wipe off his gloves. They hardly matter now.]
If you truly want to die, you should have said so sooner.
[You can't fool him, Kaeya. He knows you better than that.]
...Very well. You clearly don't and have never trusted me, so fine. Return home and collect your belongings.
[This is what Kaeya wants, right? A clean break. The end they've been awaiting these last five years.]
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[Diluc says bluntly. How could he possibly develop feelings for a stranger? Life has taken him down a path he can't easily stray from, and pulling someone onto it who doesn't know what he's been through and the hell he's descending into shouldn't be forced to suffer for his benefit.
He can live without comfort and love if it means keeping others out of his affairs, and who would know that better than Kaeya? Hell, Kaeya is the one person who knows that better than anyone, and yet here they are arguing anyway. Diluc clicks his tongue.]
I never told you to leave. I did because I expected you'd be happier without me around, but it's been over a week and you've yet to return.
If you want to distance yourself from me that badly, why don't you take the house instead? There's no point seeking comfort in a stranger's arms when you know damn well it won't make you happy.
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I have no interest in chasing you out of a home. [ Where would Diluc go if Kaeya were to take over the home? Into a stranger's bed? Yeah, Kaeya rather be the one in those types of beds. ] Just as you have no real interest in my happiness.
[ And he doesn't expect Diluc to have any, not with what happened over those years ago. He's thought that maybe they could move past that incident, if they just keep pretending that everything's okay, but it's clear that's not going to happen. ]
So let's do each other a favor and go on our separate ways.
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[Not only does he not want Kaeya leaving the house to go on a tear sleeping around with strangers, but he doesn't want him deciding what it is Diluc does and doesn't care about. The accusation frustrates him, but not as much as what Kaeya suggests next.]
Oh? [Diluc scoffs, barely able to hold back his anger.] And whose decision was it to leave in the first place five years ago? If I recall, you were the one who left. You expect me to believe this time will be any different?
[Kaeya never truly 'left' him even if their relationship never did recover. All those letters, his insistence on dropping by the bar, making his way to the winery on official business in search of him... Kaeya doesn't have it in him to leave.]
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[ Kaeya spits back. Oh, you want to talk about leaving from five years ago? Sure, they can talk about it. He has plenty of things to say. ]
If I recall correctly, you were the one to literally pack up your bags and go on your suicide quest. Were you expecting for me to still be there, waiting for your return?
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Yes, you left after I went to pursue the vile scum that killed Father. While I was gone, you had no problem remaining with the very same knights who ordered me to cover up their gross incompetence in letting him die. You are the one who let me look upon you as a brother only to take your stab at me when I had nothing more to lose. If anyone's made the mistake here, it's you.
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Then it's really too bad that you've failed to kill me that night.
[ Kaeya can only reply back with the most immature response that he can think of, because he has nothing else to say - because Diluc is right. He did leave, but as if it was expected of him to do otherwise. A traitor like him? Staying with the Ragnvindrs? Of course not. ]
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I regret nothing more than leaving you standing! Even now, you refuse to accept the truth!
[Kaeya's only lucky Diluc is without his blade. What he gets instead is a punch to the face, and if that doesn't knock him down, he'll get another one. A bonus punch.]
You're a coward! A traitor! All you do is lie even when no one stands to benefit, not even yourself!
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[ Kaeya goes down by the second punch, falling onto the cold grass. He hisses in response to the searing pain on both ends as he brings a hand up to his lip, where it's split. Of course, Diluc wouldn't hold back his punches - literally. Well, while he's lying down, he throws a kick at Diluc's shin to attempt to knock him over too. ]
Then you'll be glad as soon as I'm out of your hair. You shouldn't care if I leave now.
[ He'll try to stand back up so he can take his leave. ]
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Then you admit you want to leave, that you've always wanted to leave. Is that what you're saying? Do you intend to betray me even now?
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I'd admit that I want to leave now, but don't pretend that you didn't force me out that first time.
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Force you? Please. You can't say that without explaining what delusional line of thought lead you to believe that.
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[ And because he's has to be the little shit that he is, he adds; ]
I'm so sorry that you regret not finishing the job while you had the chance.
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If you truly want to die, you should have said so sooner.
[You can't fool him, Kaeya. He knows you better than that.]
...Very well. You clearly don't and have never trusted me, so fine. Return home and collect your belongings.
[This is what Kaeya wants, right? A clean break. The end they've been awaiting these last five years.]
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Fine.
[ And he'll go home to grab his belongings! #byefelicia ]