[Kaeya couldn't help but heave a heavy sigh. He had a feeling that this is how Diluc felt but, as usual, he had been keeping it to himself. It wasn't unusual though. It was completely understandable, in fact. Because of that, Kaeya moved in to rest his hands on Diluc's upper arms.]
No one is asking you to be fine with it. I guarantee you that the majority of people here, new and old, are not fine with it. But we do need to deal with the cards that have been handed to us. And right now, that's living in a different world.
[Kaeya honestly didn't like it anymore than Diluc. But, as someone who had been uprooted once before, perhaps it was just easier for him to deal with having a new, if hopefully temporary, home.]
Temporary as we are hoping it is, we still have to deal with living here for now. Why not make the most of it?
[Diluc tenses slightly under Kaeya's hands. His shoulders lift and his jaw twitches, and he looks up at the other man as if - just for a moment - he's going to snap at him. The snap doesn't come, though, and instead he closes his eyes for a moment and exhales the breath he just realised he was holding.
Kaeya, more than anyone, knows the things that Diluc is missing in being here. The duties he had taken upon himself after his return to Mondstadt, both public and private, and how he would be concerned for both of them. It's not an easy thing to let go of and his resentment over being here is probably going to linger for some time.]
... You really think I can do something like this.
[His attention shifts up to the empty store front. He isn't talking about moving on - he's said his piece on that matter.]
I suppose it can't be more difficult than running a bar.
[Kaeya allowed for the change in subject. It wouldn't due to push but at least the redhead seemed a bit more at ease for now. He knew what Diluc was thinking but there really was no getting around it. So, they just had to make do for now.
He tilted his head at the question and gave Diluc a look as though saying, 'Youre really questioning this?']
Of course. And you won't be dealing with drunks, so I should think it would be easier. You might have more kids though, assuming the hot chocolate is a hit.
[He has his reasons for changing the subject and he's well aware that Kaeya would have seen straight through him on that point. Despite his distaste for their situation he does know that they can't get out of it, that they should make the best of it, but it's still difficult for him to settle into the idea of... settling.]
I'll think about it.
[And, more or less without thinking about it, he slips his hand into Kaeya's and runs his thumb across the other man's knuckles.]
There's a lot more that goes into a business than just having a building to run it out of... and I don't have Elzer here to keep the paperwork in order.
[Hey, he's not arguing about it! Kaeya knows when to push and when to not. Now it not the time. Instead, he gaze softened when he felt Diluc take his hand like that. It really was amazing how much their relationship had improved.
Improved and even flourished.
He chuckled softly.]
And who says you need Elzer when you have me? I happen to know a thing or two about keeping paperwork in order, I will have you know!
[Despite what a little fairy believed, Kaeya was not a slacker nor was he lazy about his duties and was often times pulling way too much overtime to keep the Knights of Favonius running smoothly while Varka was away. Often behind the scenes, no less. Severely short staffed as they were, it was tough, but Kaeya made it work as best he could. Jean overworking herself just wouldn't do, after all.]
[Diluc knows Kaeya isn't lazy. He likes to cultivate an air about himself of being carefree and avoiding responsibility, but they were both brought up with a good work ethic. Still, he's surprised to get the offer. It's no secret to Kaeya that Diluc leaves a good deal of the day to day running of the winery and tavern to others - Elzer is the backbone of the vineyard, Charles is almost always behind the bar, and Jean does the winery's taxes (at her own insistence) - mostly due to other responsibilities he's taken upon himself since his return, and he hadn't expected the man to volunteer so readily.
He squeezes his fingers around Kaeya's hand.]
I'm sure you could manage it with a little instruction. [Doing accounts, taxes and stocktaking (amongst other things) isn't the same as what he's used to, but Kaeya has the brains for it.] Just let me mull it over. It's a big decision.
I didn't find this place just for you to run it all by yourself, Diluc.
[He said it with a laugh, but then immediately backtracked a little with a soft cough.]
I-I mean, if you decided to actually go through with the venture. Of course.
[Obviously, he would need to learn how this world does business, taxes and whatnot. Ugh, boring, but Kaeya really didn't mind paperwork as much as he tended to let on.]
Alright, then. Did you still want to look at the place or go home?
[For a long few moments he looks up at the building with half of his concentration on the warm, slightly calloused hand tucked into his. It's nice. Being able to be like this is just...
He smiles faintly to himself.]
I doubt the building is going to evaporate. Did you arrange a viewing of the inside as well?
[How presumptuous, though Diluc does seem more subtly amused than outright annoyed despite his slightly flat tone.
It's a lot harder to sound genuinely irritated when he's still holding Kaeya's hand.]
Next you'll be telling me you already bought the place.
And what if I did? A viewing would be at our whim, after all.
[He did not.
Kaeya wasn't foolish enough to purchase a place for Diluc without actually consulting him first. But he couldn't resist the joke, it was too easy. His grin only made it that much more obvious that he wasn't serious.
He tugged at Diluc's hand.]
Let's go home then, you can check it out another time.
[Diluc knows he has his ways of catching Kaeya off-guard and chooses to employ one of them now, as he tugs firmly on his hand in return and pulls him close enough to steal a kiss. He smiles a little against it and then steps ahead, drawing the other man along with him.
Of course, he's already made a mental note of this building's location and will probably come back to it at a later date. The idea - despite his apparent resistance to it - is one that has already taken root in his mind.]
Then let's go. It sounds like we have a few things to talk about.
[Not least the fact that he's quite sure he heard Kaeya propose going into business together.]
[Kaeya was certain he wasn't ever going to get used to Diluc's playfulness in their still growing relationship. It wasn't that it was even unheard of, given how Diluc was as a child. But Kaeya supposed after going many years without that affection that he still wasn't expecting it to be returned.
Nevertheless, Kaeya enjoyed the attention even if it flustered him a bit. He was smiling lightly as he was tugged back towards their home.]
We should pick up dinner on the way. I'm pretty sure that the steakhouse is on the way.
[They served dishes not too different from Mondstadt, even.]
[It certainly is and the two of them have sampled it often enough to know that it's a good place to get a good meal. Though, in terms of just picking something up...]
But why don't we dine in this time?
[They're both dressed well enough and it isn't as if they have anything else pressing to do wih their day...]
[It also happened a lot more often than one would think. Kaeya was getting used to it by now. That being said, the steakhouse was as delicious as always. Even more so now that they ate in rather than waiting until they got home.
So, by the time they got home, Kaeya felt pleasantly full and quite content with the change of plans. As usual, Kaeya didn't stop at his place but went on to Diluc's instead. He had been staying there more often as of late and always had a change of clothes there.
Which is why, after changing into some comfortable clothes, Kaeya slid himself easily into Diluc's lap. He grinned down at the man, resting his arms on those broad shoulders. This, too, wasn't unusual these days.]
I don't think I'm in the mood to discuss business tonight. Think we can save it for tomorrow?
[The expression on his face when Kaeya slides onto his lap makes it clear that Diluc was not expecting this to be the way the night went. They're both changed into comfortable clothes by now, which only means it's all the easier to feel every press of firm muscle against his own as the other man's weight settles down against his thighs.]
Hmn...
[Speaking of thighs... He rests both of his hands on the other man's, running them up just a little ways and smiling a faint, curious smile up at him.]
[He smiled down and leaned in for a kiss. The feeling of Diluc's warm palms on his thighs was as comforting as it was spreading a certain heat into his belly. He wiggled his hips playfully.
They really hadn't gotten much further than playing around like this and he was okay with taking it slow. It was nice getting to know Diluc like this as well as they continued to navigate this relationship.]
[It's fine to take things slow between them while they continue to work out everything else that comes with being together like this. It still feels strange at times, still leaves Diluc feeling faintly uneasy as he struggles under what ifs, but all in all...
He's happy. And he thinks Kaeya is happy too.
Diluc slides his hands back to close them around Kaeya's ass and pull him in close, fitting their hips together and exhaling a breathy sigh. He lifts his head up to nudge a kiss against the younger man's lips.]
Are you going to give me more details, or do I have to guess?
[Kaeya was always going to slightly uneasy, as though he were waiting for the other shoe to drop. It wasn't that he felt like he didn't deserve this or anything, but there were also a lot of unknowns in his life that could rear their ugly heads and ruin the good things he had built.
Even if much of that had been built on lies.
Still, Kaeya didn't want to let that get in the way of things now. So, taking it easy and slow seemed the best course. And, as he laughed quietly from Diluc pulling their hips together, he figured dwelling on it wouldn't do either of them any favors. So, he kissed Diluc and pushed down those feelings once more. They'll cross that bridge if and when they got there.]
I can't give you all the answers. Where's the fun in that?
[His fingers grip firmly against the younger man's ass, pressing in slightly through fabric, and he looks up at him with a curious, patient expression on his face.
If he isn't going to get any answers... Well, then.]
Do you want me to start trying things? [He asks, and for the first thing he 'tries' he pushes one hand up into Kaeya's hair and holds him in place while he presses a deep, warm kiss to his lips. It's something he doesn't believe that he could ever get tired of. Just... this.
His free hand squeezes around Kaeya's thigh. Sometimes, when he touches the man, he'll get adorable little twitches out of him when it's something he didn't expect. Diluc might just be trying for that.]
[Well, many things seem to happen all at once and does produce the adorable little twitch that Diluc seemed to love. Followed by a rather embarrassing yelp that is, at least, muffled by the sudden kiss. Kaeya really had no choice in the matter as he was held in place, although it wasn't like it was painful nor did Kaeya even struggle from the grip.
He did, however, tense up after the initial twitch of surprise. Fingers scrunching up Diluc's shirt and it isn't quite fair that he was getting hard already just from that bit. But, he relaxed soon enough and returned the deeper kiss. Hmph, so unfair!]
[Diluc chuckles, a little chuff of air through his nose, and though he doesn't let go of him entirely he does slacken his grip. Just enough so Kaeya can move comfortably.]
You're cute when you're embarrassed. [He says indulgently, smirking slightly as he shifts back just enough to look up at the other man. The hand not tangled in his hair slides across to settle over the bulge starting to appear in Kaeya's pants.]
... I should probably take responsibility for this. What do you think?
Yes, well, you do seem to love - [His breath caught at the touch between his legs. But he only huffed after, cheeks burning brighter.] You love to embarrass me.
[But he certainly wasn't against Diluc taking responsibility, even if Kaeya was the one starting the whole thing being in the mood. He leaned forward to initiate the kiss this time.]
[For various reasons. He enjoys the way that Kaeya splutters when he can't think of what to say. The way he turns red when he's flustered. How his breath will catch when Diluc touches him in a way he doesn't expect and his body suddenly rebels against him.
But Diluc turns his face up with a smile and accepts the kiss that he gets, bringing his hand up to cup the side of Kaeya's face. They've had a good day, and this feels... nice.]
[The question wasn't a surprise, but it still had him flushing a bit brighter all the same as he thought about what he wanted. His body certainly wanted something, but he had exactly planned to go that far yet and he wasn't sure if Diluc wanted that yet or not.
He wasn't sure how to find the words, though. Kaeya buried his face into Diluc's warm neck, both to hide his embarrassment and to give him a little more time to think. As much as he could with the blood rushing southward. Finally, he reached down to untie his pants. He pulled Diluc's hand toward the now loosened waistband so he could easily slide it inside.]
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Date: 2023-07-17 11:48 pm (UTC)No one is asking you to be fine with it. I guarantee you that the majority of people here, new and old, are not fine with it. But we do need to deal with the cards that have been handed to us. And right now, that's living in a different world.
[Kaeya honestly didn't like it anymore than Diluc. But, as someone who had been uprooted once before, perhaps it was just easier for him to deal with having a new, if hopefully temporary, home.]
Temporary as we are hoping it is, we still have to deal with living here for now. Why not make the most of it?
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Date: 2023-07-18 12:12 am (UTC)Kaeya, more than anyone, knows the things that Diluc is missing in being here. The duties he had taken upon himself after his return to Mondstadt, both public and private, and how he would be concerned for both of them. It's not an easy thing to let go of and his resentment over being here is probably going to linger for some time.]
... You really think I can do something like this.
[His attention shifts up to the empty store front. He isn't talking about moving on - he's said his piece on that matter.]
I suppose it can't be more difficult than running a bar.
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Date: 2023-07-18 12:43 am (UTC)He tilted his head at the question and gave Diluc a look as though saying, 'Youre really questioning this?']
Of course. And you won't be dealing with drunks, so I should think it would be easier. You might have more kids though, assuming the hot chocolate is a hit.
And I'm pretty sure it will be.
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Date: 2023-07-20 10:15 pm (UTC)I'll think about it.
[And, more or less without thinking about it, he slips his hand into Kaeya's and runs his thumb across the other man's knuckles.]
There's a lot more that goes into a business than just having a building to run it out of... and I don't have Elzer here to keep the paperwork in order.
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Date: 2023-07-20 11:58 pm (UTC)Improved and even flourished.
He chuckled softly.]
And who says you need Elzer when you have me? I happen to know a thing or two about keeping paperwork in order, I will have you know!
[Despite what a little fairy believed, Kaeya was not a slacker nor was he lazy about his duties and was often times pulling way too much overtime to keep the Knights of Favonius running smoothly while Varka was away. Often behind the scenes, no less. Severely short staffed as they were, it was tough, but Kaeya made it work as best he could. Jean overworking herself just wouldn't do, after all.]
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Date: 2023-07-21 12:11 am (UTC)[Diluc knows Kaeya isn't lazy. He likes to cultivate an air about himself of being carefree and avoiding responsibility, but they were both brought up with a good work ethic. Still, he's surprised to get the offer. It's no secret to Kaeya that Diluc leaves a good deal of the day to day running of the winery and tavern to others - Elzer is the backbone of the vineyard, Charles is almost always behind the bar, and Jean does the winery's taxes (at her own insistence) - mostly due to other responsibilities he's taken upon himself since his return, and he hadn't expected the man to volunteer so readily.
He squeezes his fingers around Kaeya's hand.]
I'm sure you could manage it with a little instruction. [Doing accounts, taxes and stocktaking (amongst other things) isn't the same as what he's used to, but Kaeya has the brains for it.] Just let me mull it over. It's a big decision.
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Date: 2023-07-21 12:23 am (UTC)[He said it with a laugh, but then immediately backtracked a little with a soft cough.]
I-I mean, if you decided to actually go through with the venture. Of course.
[Obviously, he would need to learn how this world does business, taxes and whatnot. Ugh, boring, but Kaeya really didn't mind paperwork as much as he tended to let on.]
Alright, then. Did you still want to look at the place or go home?
[He doubted it was going anywhere.]
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Date: 2023-07-21 12:45 am (UTC)He smiles faintly to himself.]
I doubt the building is going to evaporate. Did you arrange a viewing of the inside as well?
[How presumptuous, though Diluc does seem more subtly amused than outright annoyed despite his slightly flat tone.
It's a lot harder to sound genuinely irritated when he's still holding Kaeya's hand.]
Next you'll be telling me you already bought the place.
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Date: 2023-07-21 12:50 am (UTC)[He did not.
Kaeya wasn't foolish enough to purchase a place for Diluc without actually consulting him first. But he couldn't resist the joke, it was too easy. His grin only made it that much more obvious that he wasn't serious.
He tugged at Diluc's hand.]
Let's go home then, you can check it out another time.
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Date: 2023-07-21 11:59 pm (UTC)[Diluc knows he has his ways of catching Kaeya off-guard and chooses to employ one of them now, as he tugs firmly on his hand in return and pulls him close enough to steal a kiss. He smiles a little against it and then steps ahead, drawing the other man along with him.
Of course, he's already made a mental note of this building's location and will probably come back to it at a later date. The idea - despite his apparent resistance to it - is one that has already taken root in his mind.]
Then let's go. It sounds like we have a few things to talk about.
[Not least the fact that he's quite sure he heard Kaeya propose going into business together.]
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Date: 2023-07-27 08:20 pm (UTC)Nevertheless, Kaeya enjoyed the attention even if it flustered him a bit. He was smiling lightly as he was tugged back towards their home.]
We should pick up dinner on the way. I'm pretty sure that the steakhouse is on the way.
[They served dishes not too different from Mondstadt, even.]
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Date: 2023-07-30 06:32 pm (UTC)[It certainly is and the two of them have sampled it often enough to know that it's a good place to get a good meal. Though, in terms of just picking something up...]
But why don't we dine in this time?
[They're both dressed well enough and it isn't as if they have anything else pressing to do wih their day...]
My treat.
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Date: 2023-07-30 11:15 pm (UTC)[Kaeya was certainly excited to hear that. He smiled wider at that.]
Alright, then. Your treat. I'll treat next time.
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Date: 2023-08-04 11:25 am (UTC)[Did he ask Kaeya on a date without actually asking Kaeya on a date? More likely than you think! He lightly squeezes the hand in his.]
Did you find any other buildings, or was this the first you looked at?
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Date: 2023-08-10 08:03 pm (UTC)So, by the time they got home, Kaeya felt pleasantly full and quite content with the change of plans. As usual, Kaeya didn't stop at his place but went on to Diluc's instead. He had been staying there more often as of late and always had a change of clothes there.
Which is why, after changing into some comfortable clothes, Kaeya slid himself easily into Diluc's lap. He grinned down at the man, resting his arms on those broad shoulders. This, too, wasn't unusual these days.]
I don't think I'm in the mood to discuss business tonight. Think we can save it for tomorrow?
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Date: 2023-08-12 12:14 pm (UTC)Hmn...
[Speaking of thighs... He rests both of his hands on the other man's, running them up just a little ways and smiling a faint, curious smile up at him.]
Seem you're in the mood for something else.
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Date: 2023-08-12 08:03 pm (UTC)[He smiled down and leaned in for a kiss. The feeling of Diluc's warm palms on his thighs was as comforting as it was spreading a certain heat into his belly. He wiggled his hips playfully.
They really hadn't gotten much further than playing around like this and he was okay with taking it slow. It was nice getting to know Diluc like this as well as they continued to navigate this relationship.]
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Date: 2023-08-13 01:55 pm (UTC)[It's fine to take things slow between them while they continue to work out everything else that comes with being together like this. It still feels strange at times, still leaves Diluc feeling faintly uneasy as he struggles under what ifs, but all in all...
He's happy. And he thinks Kaeya is happy too.
Diluc slides his hands back to close them around Kaeya's ass and pull him in close, fitting their hips together and exhaling a breathy sigh. He lifts his head up to nudge a kiss against the younger man's lips.]
Are you going to give me more details, or do I have to guess?
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Date: 2023-08-31 08:44 pm (UTC)Even if much of that had been built on lies.
Still, Kaeya didn't want to let that get in the way of things now. So, taking it easy and slow seemed the best course. And, as he laughed quietly from Diluc pulling their hips together, he figured dwelling on it wouldn't do either of them any favors. So, he kissed Diluc and pushed down those feelings once more. They'll cross that bridge if and when they got there.]
I can't give you all the answers. Where's the fun in that?
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Date: 2023-08-31 09:44 pm (UTC)[His fingers grip firmly against the younger man's ass, pressing in slightly through fabric, and he looks up at him with a curious, patient expression on his face.
If he isn't going to get any answers... Well, then.]
Do you want me to start trying things? [He asks, and for the first thing he 'tries' he pushes one hand up into Kaeya's hair and holds him in place while he presses a deep, warm kiss to his lips. It's something he doesn't believe that he could ever get tired of. Just... this.
His free hand squeezes around Kaeya's thigh. Sometimes, when he touches the man, he'll get adorable little twitches out of him when it's something he didn't expect. Diluc might just be trying for that.]
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Date: 2023-09-01 12:04 am (UTC)He did, however, tense up after the initial twitch of surprise. Fingers scrunching up Diluc's shirt and it isn't quite fair that he was getting hard already just from that bit. But, he relaxed soon enough and returned the deeper kiss. Hmph, so unfair!]
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Date: 2023-09-08 11:17 pm (UTC)You're cute when you're embarrassed. [He says indulgently, smirking slightly as he shifts back just enough to look up at the other man. The hand not tangled in his hair slides across to settle over the bulge starting to appear in Kaeya's pants.]
... I should probably take responsibility for this. What do you think?
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Date: 2023-09-12 09:16 pm (UTC)[But he certainly wasn't against Diluc taking responsibility, even if Kaeya was the one starting the whole thing being in the mood. He leaned forward to initiate the kiss this time.]
Yes, you should.
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Date: 2023-09-23 10:53 pm (UTC)[For various reasons. He enjoys the way that Kaeya splutters when he can't think of what to say. The way he turns red when he's flustered. How his breath will catch when Diluc touches him in a way he doesn't expect and his body suddenly rebels against him.
But Diluc turns his face up with a smile and accepts the kiss that he gets, bringing his hand up to cup the side of Kaeya's face. They've had a good day, and this feels... nice.]
How far do you want me to go?
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Date: 2023-10-02 04:46 pm (UTC)He wasn't sure how to find the words, though. Kaeya buried his face into Diluc's warm neck, both to hide his embarrassment and to give him a little more time to think. As much as he could with the blood rushing southward. Finally, he reached down to untie his pants. He pulled Diluc's hand toward the now loosened waistband so he could easily slide it inside.]
If that's... alright.
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