[ .. ah, of course diluc would remember his birthday, when even kaeya himself strives not to, though diluc was good enough to make no mention of it. he's certainly more touched by the gift than he lets on, and kaeya hefts one of the bottles into his hand with an easy smile.
thanks, 'luc.
sure enough, he's carrying the basket into the tavern after evening sets in, his smile bright and jovial, one hand lifting toward diluc. ]
[In all honesty, Diluc had the odds of Kaeya showing up at about 50/50. It depended on how dedicated he was to his other typical birthday plans: moping around aimlessly or pretending the occasion doesn't exist at all. That's why Diluc left the ingredients with him rather than just held them behind the bar here. If Kaeya wants to be alone, he should be allowed.
But here he is, and that's a good thing.
Diluc looks up from the counter and regards Kaeya with only slightly more warmth than usual.]
[ even with only one eye, kaeya can espy that slight change in demeanor, but he says nothing. he doesn't exactly want to draw attention to his own birthday, so best not to needle diluc too much - at least not yet. ]
I did. Master Diluc is too kind.
[ he sets the basket on the bartop, and slides onto a stool. ]
"Master Diluc" is a title that means nothing here.
[He pulls out the bottles and starts the familiar process of making the drink. It almost feels like if he blinks, they'll both find themselves back at the Angel's Share. It's a bittersweet feeling.
After he finishes, he sets the glass down on the bartop between them.]
Don't get used to this, by the way; these bottles are the only ones I have. The well doesn't give an endless supply of what you ask for.
[ if you think he'll stop referring to you as master diluc, you're sorely mistaken, diloo..
at any rate, there are more important things at hand, like the drink that is soon set before him. kaeya watches diluc prepare it, his chin resting against his knuckles, a warm, easy smile on his face. ]
If only there were an easier way to procure it..
[ a heavy sigh, and he lifts his drink, swirling it in its glass for a moment before taking a sip - oh, oh, that's good.. the sound he makes is positively sinful. ]
[Diluc is entirely unfazed by Kaeya's reaction to the drink. He's like this every time the drink comes back into season.]
You'll earn baubles for the well soon enough. In the meantime, perhaps you could talk to Van Zieks and see if he's interested in creating an approximate drink here. He's much more involved in the winemaking process than I am.
[ he sure is just like this every time!! because it's absolutely, decadently delicious every single time. kaeya exhales slowly, and sets the drink down for a moment. he can't be too greedy, there's not much of this to go around, and the night is young. ]
I'll be sure to do just that. Though it can hardly compare to Mondstadt's own dandelion wine, I'm sure there's something that ought to help scratch the itch, hmm? What does he usually offer, here?
[ nevermind that kaeya's been coming here for awhile already, this is more for aiden's benefit.. ]
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thanks, 'luc.
sure enough, he's carrying the basket into the tavern after evening sets in, his smile bright and jovial, one hand lifting toward diluc. ]
Just the man I wanted to see.
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But here he is, and that's a good thing.
Diluc looks up from the counter and regards Kaeya with only slightly more warmth than usual.]
I see you got the basket I left you.
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I did. Master Diluc is too kind.
[ he sets the basket on the bartop, and slides onto a stool. ]
I can hardly wait.
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[He pulls out the bottles and starts the familiar process of making the drink. It almost feels like if he blinks, they'll both find themselves back at the Angel's Share. It's a bittersweet feeling.
After he finishes, he sets the glass down on the bartop between them.]
Don't get used to this, by the way; these bottles are the only ones I have. The well doesn't give an endless supply of what you ask for.
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at any rate, there are more important things at hand, like the drink that is soon set before him. kaeya watches diluc prepare it, his chin resting against his knuckles, a warm, easy smile on his face. ]
If only there were an easier way to procure it..
[ a heavy sigh, and he lifts his drink, swirling it in its glass for a moment before taking a sip - oh, oh, that's good.. the sound he makes is positively sinful. ]
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You'll earn baubles for the well soon enough. In the meantime, perhaps you could talk to Van Zieks and see if he's interested in creating an approximate drink here. He's much more involved in the winemaking process than I am.
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I'll be sure to do just that. Though it can hardly compare to Mondstadt's own dandelion wine, I'm sure there's something that ought to help scratch the itch, hmm? What does he usually offer, here?
[ nevermind that kaeya's been coming here for awhile already, this is more for aiden's benefit.. ]