[He heard the 'but' before Aether even said it. Kaeya let his hand fall a bit from Aether's hair, resting his chin in hand, propped up by his knee. He wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a bit off for Aether to already not want them to meet.
Did he do something wrong?
...
Ah.
So, it was that. Of all things, Kaeya honestly hadn't expected that. He couldn't help the soft sigh and this time, his hand did leave Aether's hair completely to rest on the ground beside them. He leaned back, resting both hands on the grass.
The blond was also beginning to recede a little from his hair.]
And just what does my unfortunate heritage have to do with your sister, Aether?
[While he knew he promised he would explain himself to Aether about Khaenri'ah, there was something cold about his tone of voice that he hadn't planned to have now there was another variable in the mix. Venti knew what he was from the very beginning and Diluc also knew, but kept his secret despite their previous animosity. Those who knew or already knew, had their reasons for knowing.
Aether's sister did not (as far as he was aware, anyway) and he wasn't sure what to do about that.]
I coulda swore I tagged this! Ugh.
Did he do something wrong?
...
Ah.
So, it was that. Of all things, Kaeya honestly hadn't expected that. He couldn't help the soft sigh and this time, his hand did leave Aether's hair completely to rest on the ground beside them. He leaned back, resting both hands on the grass.
The blond was also beginning to recede a little from his hair.]
And just what does my unfortunate heritage have to do with your sister, Aether?
[While he knew he promised he would explain himself to Aether about Khaenri'ah, there was something cold about his tone of voice that he hadn't planned to have now there was another variable in the mix. Venti knew what he was from the very beginning and Diluc also knew, but kept his secret despite their previous animosity. Those who knew or already knew, had their reasons for knowing.
Aether's sister did not (as far as he was aware, anyway) and he wasn't sure what to do about that.]