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[pyronic]

[Does he want to trust you with the knife, Kaeya...? Ah, it's fine. Diluc shrugs and offers up the knife. He trusts you not to stab him, ""bro"".]

I'd rather know what kind of exchange we're making, but suit yourself.

[calla]

[ He gains the knife! He's glad that Diluc gives it to him rather than distrust him with it because he immediately brings out the flowers, setting them in Diluc's hand. ]

Have a break. I'll take it from here.

[ Kaeya knows that he doesn't do much around the house to help, but he can at least food prep! He's at least good for that! ]

[pyronic]

[Oh. The flowers catch him off-guard. Are these really for him...? More importantly, how is he supposed to interpret this gift?

Floundering for a moment, Diluc takes the bouquet. Ah... He really doesn't know what to make of this, but—]

...Thank you. I see you're in a generous mood today.

[Why is that?]

[calla]

You say that as if I'm not always generous.

[ He goes over to wash his hands in the sink before picking up where Diluc left off with the vegetables. He'll occasionally ask in between their conversation on what needs to be done so he can finish the food prep. ]

Besides, it's been a while since I was last home.

[ So he can be in a happy mood! Which includes being generous. ]

[pyronic]

Well then, I'll try not to grow accustomed to you helping around the house.

[Seeing as this is a one-time thing, right? They'll go back to the status quo soon enough, which has Diluc feeling some sort of way, but it's fine. It doesn't matter. All that ought to matter is that Kaeya is home again, all their issues water under the bridge...

...Yet Diluc remains unsatisfied. Well, whatever. While Kaeya is in an amiable mood, Diluc is going to see just how far he can stretch it.]

Set the table when you're done, please.

[calla]

Sure, sure.

[ It's not that much work to set the table, psh, he's not that useless. He'll make quick work of the kitchen stuff so he can work on the table next. ]

So, how has your day fared?

[pyronic]

[Hm. Kaeya really is being awfully compliant, isn't he? After finding a safe space to set down his bouquet, Diluc assists him in setting the table. As if he'd make Kaeya do everything on his own.]

Don't bother with small-talk.

[You know the rules, bro.]

Tell me what trouble you've gotten up to while you were away.

[calla]

Always so quick to assume that I'm getting into trouble.

[ He shakes his head as if he's hurt, but he still has a smile on his face. He doesn't actually care since it's right, he's always getting into trouble. ]

I had a stroll around town with Trahearne, that's all. We chatted about so and so, all that small-talk chatter that you hate.

[pyronic]

Trahearne?

[Kaeya??? That immediately ruffles Diluc's feathers, though he can't put a finger on why. He likes Trahearne. He's a good man. They have much in common, and...

...No, Diluc understands exactly why he's bothered, but he lets none of that make it as far as his expression. It's not until Kaeya's openly bragging that he reaches over to shove his shoulder.]

So you've caught feelings for him, then? Congratulations.

[🙂]

[calla]

[ Kaeya chuckles at the shove. ]

I'm simply spending time with him. It's nothing serious. [ He's not denying it, but he's also not saying yea. ] Are you jealous?

[ highkey interested in finding out ]

[pyronic]

[You think he'd admit it if he was, Kaeya? Get real. Diluc has no intention of humoring Kaeya, brushing past him to bring more food out of the kitchen and onto the table.]

Why in the world would I be jealous?

[Because he is and he's never admitting it. He'd have to acknowledge his feelings to own up to them and there's a snowball's chance in hell of that happening.]

[calla]

[ No, he does not expect Diluc to tell the truth, but he also asked only half-seriously. He has no reason to believe that Diluc will be jealous, so he didn't really expect any solid answers. He just wants something to tease about and be annoying. ]

Your precious little brother, running off with another man, leaving you all alone.

[ He's dramatic. ]

[pyronic]

[Oh, wow. This would be an excellent time to kill Kaeya and be done with his bullshit once and for all, wouldn't it? Diluc glares.]

Watch your tongue before I carve it out of your skull.

[calla]

[ Oh, well, he didn't expect such a strong(er) reaction. ]

Am I getting close?

[pyronic]

You're getting close to me kicking you out once and for all.

[Don't talk to him about how he left first. Moving on!]

What else did you do? I can't imagine your reign of terror stopped at a single man.

[calla]

Kicking me out right after I brought you flowers? How cruel, but no, I didn't do much less, if you can believe it. I spent the rest of my day procuring those flowers.

[ He waves his hand towards the bouquet. ]

Be gentle with them. Lamp grass isn't native here.

[pyronic]

[Shut up, he always handles flowers gently? He's set them aside somewhere they'll be safe, so that should assuage Kaeya's concerns for now.]

I'll need to find a suitable vase. Where did you manage to find these?

[calla]

Hm, just here and there.

[ He actually got them straight from the Goddess, so he's deliberate in his non-answer. ]

But I did say that I would propose with better flowers, so here they are.

[pyronic]

Propose...

[...Pardon him? Give Diluc a moment to organize his thoughts after they've promptly scrambled. That gets his heart going, but oh, he knows what Kaeya is referring to.]

So you remember.

[Turning into a child, that is. How unfortunate. Diluc was hoping Kaeya wouldn't remember.]

[calla]

[ Now that the food is all set, Kaeya will sit himself at the table. ]

Of course. How could I forget, especially after you treated me so sweetly? [ He remembers all that!!! ] It'd be nice to be treated like that again.

[pyronic]

[If Kaeya truly recalled everything with that much clarity, he would know how serious the suggestion of a proposal is, wouldn't he? Dropping down into his chair, Diluc's silverware clanks harshly against his plate.]

You shouldn't take such matters lightly, Sir Kaeya.

[Oh. You know he angy when the Sir Kaeyas come out.]

As it stands, I'll be rejecting your "proposal." Now eat your food.

[Shut up and eat before you piss him off even more with your nonsense, sir knight.]

[calla]

[ Uh oh, the Sir Kaeyas are out! But Kaeya doesn't let that deter him. He just breathes out an amused breath and begins to dig in. ]

I'll be sure to be more authentic with my next proposal then.

[ He says it with a joking manner, but maybe... 😳 ]

[pyronic]

Oh?

[KAEYA, YOU'RE JUST MAKING IT WORSE,]

To whom?

[calla]

[ :) ]

Are you that curious about my love life?

[pyronic]

[Fine then, commit to your mistakes, Kaeya. You'll be the one left with burns.]

Hardly. Knowing the kind of man you are, I can't imagine you ever settling down and marrying.