[It was a fair answer, although Kaeya wasn't sure himself. He fiddled with the hair brush now that Venti was not using it as he listened.]
I agree. I'm... not so sure Diluc and I would have proposed a truce had we still been home. Or maybe it would have just taken longer, I don't know. I can't say I don't want it though, considering my hair would just out the lie before I even tried.
[It was with a wry smile that he said this. He sighed softly, leaning his chin on his hand, probably his elbow on a folded knee.]
I'm just not sure about these bonds as a whole though, there's a lot we don't know about them.
They're tricky and I can't say I know a lot yet. But it's nice sometimes.
[ He moves delicately as he braids the other's hair. Enjoying the feel of it under his finger tips. He feels...good with Kaeya because the other makes him happy. He's special to Venti, and he likes that he barely has to say a word to say it, too. ]
Especially...when someone is hard to read. Or understand.
[ Like Xiao. Like Diluc. Like Zhongli sometimes, too. ]
To see the effect I have on someone so clearly...it speaks of a truth that words sometimes can't tell me. I think you and Diluc would have gotten there in time. Just...all it would take is time.
[Kaeya gave Venti a smile though as the other continued to braid down his hair. He understood what Venti meant. Diluc couldn't deny their bond anymore because of how visible it was. It allowed for things to start when it likely would have taken a bit more time.
He just wasn't sure he appreciated the speed yet. It all seemed to move so fast!]
I like our bond. Yours and mine. It's... been a very long time since I could feel like myself around someone. No pretenses, no façades, no lies... it feels almost foreign to me.
[It scared him as much as it excited him, but he had to temper himself nonetheless. It was only around Venti right now that he acted like this. Even his bond with Aether didn't allow this much just yet.]
Is it because you know that no matter what - I'll love you? I mean --
[ He's getting towards the end of Kaeya's hair, and he starts to move his hands slowly, only half-focused on the braid he's working on. Instead, his attention is on Kaeya's face. He's watching him - the way he expresses himself. The way he responds to everything he says -- without needing the words. ]
I tend to love in the most wholesome way one can as a god. I love my people wholly, no matter who they are or what they've done. Because they are my people. Because they are human and I love humans.
[ He pauses his hands. ]
But I love you as a person. As my friend. It's not just because you're my people or a human. It's because you're Kaeya. I love you because you're Kaeya.
[Kaeya said softly, turning his head slightly to gaze out the window for the moment. He listened to Venti's words, but he supposed he would never truly understand them. Love was a complicated thing and people reacted to it differently. Moreover, Venti was a god and a god's mind was different than a human's, at the end of the day.]
But I'm glad you do. It's comforting. I rather like Mondstadt, after all. It wouldn't do if its god didn't at least like me back.
[ He supposes what he said was reassuring enough, so he just utters the word back quietly. Maybe is better than no he supposes. But only by a slim margin. He's right to know that how Venti thinks probably is nothing like that of a mortal. He can pretend to be a human, and is even good at being one now, but he's never actually been one. ]
Well, that's never a concern you'll have to have. I can't think of a reason I'd dislike you. Ever. Unless you steal one of my drinks from me.
Oh, is that a challenge. Maybe I will now, just to see how long that grudge of yours would last. Could you really resist this face?
[He made sure to put on his finest smoulder pout that, when he was younger, had much of the Ragnvindr staff give in to his requests (usually for more sweets, to be honest).]
[ He leans in to kiss that pouty lip and laughs a little bit. ]
Hm - probably.
[ He's teasing, of course. He probably couldn't resist Kaeya's face if the other pouted at him and looked as adorable as he does now. Especially if he was sincerely doing it.]
I'd put my best foot forward. Ah - I'm done, by the way.
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I agree. I'm... not so sure Diluc and I would have proposed a truce had we still been home. Or maybe it would have just taken longer, I don't know. I can't say I don't want it though, considering my hair would just out the lie before I even tried.
[It was with a wry smile that he said this. He sighed softly, leaning his chin on his hand, probably his elbow on a folded knee.]
I'm just not sure about these bonds as a whole though, there's a lot we don't know about them.
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[ He moves delicately as he braids the other's hair. Enjoying the feel of it under his finger tips. He feels...good with Kaeya because the other makes him happy. He's special to Venti, and he likes that he barely has to say a word to say it, too. ]
Especially...when someone is hard to read. Or understand.
[ Like Xiao. Like Diluc. Like Zhongli sometimes, too. ]
To see the effect I have on someone so clearly...it speaks of a truth that words sometimes can't tell me. I think you and Diluc would have gotten there in time. Just...all it would take is time.
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[Kaeya gave Venti a smile though as the other continued to braid down his hair. He understood what Venti meant. Diluc couldn't deny their bond anymore because of how visible it was. It allowed for things to start when it likely would have taken a bit more time.
He just wasn't sure he appreciated the speed yet. It all seemed to move so fast!]
I like our bond. Yours and mine. It's... been a very long time since I could feel like myself around someone. No pretenses, no façades, no lies... it feels almost foreign to me.
[It scared him as much as it excited him, but he had to temper himself nonetheless. It was only around Venti right now that he acted like this. Even his bond with Aether didn't allow this much just yet.]
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[ He's getting towards the end of Kaeya's hair, and he starts to move his hands slowly, only half-focused on the braid he's working on. Instead, his attention is on Kaeya's face. He's watching him - the way he expresses himself. The way he responds to everything he says -- without needing the words. ]
I tend to love in the most wholesome way one can as a god. I love my people wholly, no matter who they are or what they've done. Because they are my people. Because they are human and I love humans.
[ He pauses his hands. ]
But I love you as a person. As my friend. It's not just because you're my people or a human. It's because you're Kaeya. I love you because you're Kaeya.
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[Kaeya said softly, turning his head slightly to gaze out the window for the moment. He listened to Venti's words, but he supposed he would never truly understand them. Love was a complicated thing and people reacted to it differently. Moreover, Venti was a god and a god's mind was different than a human's, at the end of the day.]
But I'm glad you do. It's comforting. I rather like Mondstadt, after all. It wouldn't do if its god didn't at least like me back.
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[ He supposes what he said was reassuring enough, so he just utters the word back quietly. Maybe is better than no he supposes. But only by a slim margin. He's right to know that how Venti thinks probably is nothing like that of a mortal. He can pretend to be a human, and is even good at being one now, but he's never actually been one. ]
Well, that's never a concern you'll have to have. I can't think of a reason I'd dislike you. Ever. Unless you steal one of my drinks from me.
[ He's teasing. ]
But then I might just hold a grudge for awhile.
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Hm - probably.
[ He's teasing, of course. He probably couldn't resist Kaeya's face if the other pouted at him and looked as adorable as he does now. Especially if he was sincerely doing it.]
I'd put my best foot forward. Ah - I'm done, by the way.
[ With his hair, of course. ]
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A very good braid. I guess this is better than Klee's.
[His smile widened.]
Perhaps I should leave it like this. It would certainly get less tangled this way.
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[ He moves his fingers gently over the completed braid. ]
I won't tell you how to keep your hair, but it does look nice on you.
[ He leaned up to place a soft kiss on Kaeya's cheek. ]
Although, to be fair, you're always really attractive. And no, I'm not just flattering you.
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I'm teasing, Venti. But I will admit, it would probably look better if I had more hair. But thank you for the not flattery.
[He chuckled quietly, taking the hairbrush to place back on the dresser for now.]
Would you mind staying here a little while longer, though?
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[ He is comfortable here waiting for Kaeya to return, watching the other with a bright smile. ]
I'll stay as long as you'll have me.
[ He'll let Kaeya decide when he wants him to leave. ]
And I think...in time, you'll have more to braid.