He's quick to catch @cafespinea.bsky.social when she gets off of work. Two pairs of skating shoes over his shoulder. " Hey. You free tonight or am I here at a bad time ? "

Why is the Grandmaster shirtless again ? 💧

" Oh, you're paying up this time ? Nice. Good to know. " he grinned. " Off we go then ! Jean's probably holding the Grandmaster hostage in his office. We'll have to sneak past her somehow. "

bard@deusventus.bsky.social · 2w ago

No he won't~ Venti's positive about it. "𝘠𝘦𝘦𝘦𝘦𝘴! First round of mimosas are on me if we succeed then~"

A sigh. Diluc was going to kill him. " Fine. Let's go grab the Grandmaster and head to the tavern. "

bard@deusventus.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hums. He won't press, but the look he's giving him says enough. "We could have mimosas together, of course! Wouldn't that be nice? Maybe we can ask Varka to help and join us, too...."

" Doubtful ... Besides, what do I get in return ? "

bard@deusventus.bsky.social · 2w ago

"I think he listens a lot more than you might think~"

" You think he ever listens to me, of all people ? "

bard@deusventus.bsky.social · 2w ago

"Kaeya, help me convince him!"

" Is Master Diluc rationing alcohol now ? "

Aw, c'mon ! I was just poking a little fun at you ! Hoping you'd smile for a second or two.

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 2w ago

Kaeya. . .I swear I will ban you from my tavern. . .

I'm still taller. [ Grins. ] That counts for something.

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 2w ago

I beg your pardon ? You aren't THAT much taller. . . [ grumbling ]

Hey, @blazingwine.bsky.social ! Do you need me to reach the top shelf for you ? [ Snickers. ]

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧

𝕆𝕙 ℂ𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟@honoredindeath.bsky.social · 2y ago

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐬 𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

" Now I'm not. Hahaha. "

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 2w ago

" This is completely ridiculous. . .you were always shorter than me. . .'

Kaeya nodded. Another Traveller, much like the famous one and their flying companion. Though, this guy had a sinister aura about him that Kaeya couldn't quite place just yet. It was best to keep an eye on this man. " The Knights are the city's defenders, but we aren't hostile to mere +

‍ ً𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗘.@deathundone.bsky.social · 3w ago

He'd noticed the glance over his clothes, seemingly attempting to profile him as much as Blade was doing the same. Wondering where he'd come from, what business had brought him to Mondstadt, and whether he was someone the Knights ought to keep an eye on. "Passing through."

Kaeya didn't lose his humor. Judging by the man's demeanor, he wouldn't flirt back. " Sometimes. It's not my best line, I'll admit. " he shrugged. " Which fine wind brought you to Mondstadt today ? " His clothing reminded Kaeya of Liyue's traditional attires. Maybe the man was from Liyue.

‍ ً𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗘.@deathundone.bsky.social · 3w ago

Maybe not always. He hadn't met Blade before, impervious to charming smiles that often hid knives. "Not usually." People rarely opened conversations like this without wanting something. Information. Coin. A fight.

Kaeya snorts quietly. If Jean sees the Grandmaster like this, she's going to be fuming.

Grandmaster Varka@boreasknight.bsky.social · 3w ago

💤

/ i have some free time, so i might as well try to be a little active here.

Sitting under a large tree, in the shade. Enjoying a bottle of Dandelion wine, that Diluc gave him. After being pestered for an hour of course.

" Dunno. It just did. "

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 3w ago

" When did that happen -!? I've always been taller than you. No. . .somehow this is a mistake. . ."

" Well, my boots don't add any height, so it's safe to assume I'm taller than you, Master Diluc. " he snickered.

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 3w ago

Even with Kaeya standing closer to him now , Diluc still didn't want to believe it. . . " . . . Im not wearing my boots right now. . . Still-! When did- no. . ."

Achoo !

Kaeya walked closer to Diluc, standing in front of him to see the height difference. He was slightly taller. " Huh. You must've shrunk. "

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 3w ago

" I beg your pardon ?" He's looking at Kaeya now , genuinely confused for once. " . . .no-"

" Make me. " he grinned, watching as Diluc stood up. Noting the difference as well. " Huh. Was I always this tall or did you shrink ? "

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 3w ago

" Oh get out. . ." He huffs softly , finally standing himself up so he can go get something. . . .may or may not look shorter.

" Liar, liar. Your ass is on fire. "

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · 4w ago

" And here I thought you knew me better than that or something. I'm perfectly fine." Just as stubborn as always.

" You can have juice if alcohol isn't your style. " Kaeya grinned, playfully. " I have a habit of treating pretty people to something, when they come from afar. "

🪽Easthies🐈‍⬛@acinonyxmoralis.bsky.social · last mo.

"She is, yes. We're from the Zozah Peninsula, so quite far from Mondstadt," He nodded, his shoulders relaxing slightly now he senses no current threat or suspicious behaviour. "Ah, I don't drink..."

" Your Captain is meeting Jean ? Don't tell me you guys are knights from a faraway land. Though, judging by your outfit, I'd say my guess is probably correct. " He stood in front of the other man, noting the tail and ears. " How about we grab some drinks, while said Captain is busy ? "

🪽Easthies🐈‍⬛@acinonyxmoralis.bsky.social · last mo.

"I am here with my Captain, but she's in a meeting with Lady Jean..." He's very wary, tail flicking lazily.

" Hm. Usually, when someone says not to worry, there's valid reasons to actually worry. "

𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫@blazingwine.bsky.social · last mo.

" Of course you were. . ." He mumbled softly as he went back to the papers on his desk. " If I look the same as always then I assume I'm fine. Nothing to worry about."

" C'mon, don't make me say it twice. " he chuckled, pushing himself off of the wall he was leaning against. " You here all alone ? "

🪽Easthies🐈‍⬛@acinonyxmoralis.bsky.social · last mo.

Easthies' ears swivelled towards the sound, ruby gaze falling upon Kaeya with a suspicious and mildly baffled expression. "What..?"

Wolf whistles, as @acinonyxmoralis.bsky.social walks by. " Well, I'll be damned. When did a beauty like you arrive in Mondstadt, without me knowing ? "