He Rolls His Eyes Again, Patience Running Thin.

he rolls his eyes again, patience running thin.

"oh really? you knew for years? so then why are you surprised and upset to know that i have been a part of this since birth, hm? why bother?" he challenged, stepping closer, a fire in his eyes.

"i'd like to see you try. don't forget these forsaken archons saved your life, you might not get so lucky this time around."

he laughs, low and bitter. he can't help rolling his eyes. he knows he should feel awful, he knows he should listen to his heart and open up to his brother, but that ship unfortunately sailed. life within the ranks of the fatui harbinger wasn't meant for a child, especially an ambitious one like him.

"you don't care? you sure seem like you do. you're not fooling anyone." he remarks, "regardless, accept what you want, view me however you please. maybe father was right to keep this a secret from you."

"how could you work for someone like /him/?" //for fatui!diluc uwu

— @abysshearted

what else is he meant to do when this is the only life he knows and has to carry now that their father passed? who else is he meant to turn to? he can't just walk away. not to mention, all his life he's been around his father and the director. if crepus wanted diluc to follow in his footsteps and remain close to pierro, then who is he to question it?

unfortunately, this had been all kept from his brother. crepus had sworn diluc to secrecy while the pair were growing up, crepus unsure how to break the truth to kaeya.

he supposes now is as good a time as any to tell him.

diluc sighs.

"it's what father wanted, kaeya." besides, the jester hasn't done anything to cause diluc to question his loyalty to him.

he tilts his head back at the sword pointed to his throat, eyes narrowed. he tries to keep his calm, but he can't contain the swelled anger and grief at kaeya's wish for the alternate path.

"another path? there is no other path! this is what he wanted me to do!" he finally snaps, "who am i to question father's choices for me? he wanted this for me, he taught me all i know so that i'd be prepared to take his role when it was time. you know nothing." his own tears sprung, desperation rolling through.

he rolls his eyes again, patience running thin.

"oh really? you knew for years? so then why are you surprised and upset to know that i have been a part of this since birth, hm? why bother?" he challenged, stepping closer, a fire in his eyes.

"i'd like to see you try. don't forget these forsaken archons saved your life, you might not get so lucky this time around."

the ever attentive ten year old catches his mutter and he gently turns him back, "huh? no, you can talk, i just need you to face forward so your hair doesn't come out crooked." he explains, trying to soothe the other but kaeya sniffling and tearing up has his heart breaking.

"no, don't cry, kaeya." his own eyes tear up, the redhead unable to see others cry without wanting to cry himself.

@noctuafought: ❛ i’m trying to fix your hair, so hold still. ❜ // bbyluc with bbykae 🥺😌

the only visible blue eye widened a bit as he looked over at diluc at that command. still trying to get used to the common teyvat tongue, the young prince tilted his head in pure confusion. this wasn't easy for kaeya, he wanted to see the other and try and talk, it felt rude to be looking away.

"no talk to me...?" kaeya muttered in a sad tone, assuming diluc was angry at him and as such, he just turned away and bowed his head, sniffling ever so slightly as if a tear formed in his corrupted eye that remained hidden from the world.

🌙 — google, how do you increase your artifact luck? — signed, please give me the last two anemo artifacts so i can complete heizou's set

PROMPTS FOR ANGSTY CONVERSATIONS *  a collection of things you never want to hear

you never told me that. i can't believe you never told me.

what difference does it make?

no, no, no, don't leave me! please!

i failed you. is that what you want me to say?

was it all a lie? all this time?

so... when do you leave? what time? so i can be ready.

why did it take you so long to tell me? how long have you been holding this in?

i was wrong.

is this it? is this all there is?

at least give me one last dance.

all the exits are blocked. we're trapped.

there's too much blood.

you're the worst person i've ever met.

you're just as broken as i am.

i really thought we could work things out.

so stupid of me to think you actually cared.

you're just going to carry on and pretend like everything's fine when it's not fine.

go on without me. i can handle this.

don't tell me i'm too late.

i told you to leave me alone.

there's no use in trying anymore. it's over.

i should have known. i should have known all along.

i need you to be honest with me. tell me the truth. i deserve the truth.

you failed me.

i wish i never met you.

it's over. go home.

i feel something broken inside me. you can't fix it. no one can.

just take some deep breaths. in and out. you're gonna be fine.

you used to be better than this.

there's no way out.

what the hell was that for?

if you stay here, you'll die. do you understand?

how dare you speak to me like that!

am i too late?

you have to believe me. i didn't mean for this to happen.

i used to think you were perfect. i guess i was wrong.

so this is how it ends? just like that?

we're running out of time.

when were you going to tell me the truth?

how long has it been since we spoke? feels like years.

when did this start? how long has this been going on?

you never really loved me. it was all fake.

who was that? why were they here? why did you let them in?

i came as fast as i could.

what the hell did you think would happen?

can i even trust you?

i don't know who i am anymore.

i can't lose you again.

you are my biggest regret.

what good will it do?

just keep pressure on the wound, okay?

how could you do this to me?

i said get out! get out of here!

i'm never speaking to you again.

i tried to stop it!

you're so fucking stupid.

it's never been okay.

good riddance.

get out of here! i'll handle this!

i can't believe you. i can't believe you did this to me.

you were a good person once. i looked up to you.

i never should have listened to you. i'm such a fool.

don't lie to me! i know when you're lying!

why the hell did you do that?

i've never been wanted. not really. not by anyone.

i never loved you.

i've been dealing with this my whole life.

it was all a lie.

you forgot my birthday.

i'm a monster.

you actually believed that shit?

you think i would just stick around and let you treat me like that?

are you actually leaving?

can i kiss you one last time?

i can't believe i gave up my life for you. i gave up everything for you.

i can't lose you, too!

for what it's worth, there's no one i would rather fight alongside.

hang on for me, all right? don't leave me. please don't go.

i deserve better than this. i deserve better than you.

good! get out of here! i didn't want you here anyway!

i made it up as i went along.

things are going to get worse before they get better.

i don't think we're getting out of this alive.

we're not gonna make it.

get the fuck out of my face.

i don't think i'm meant to be loved.