his arms again 。
“ i almost thought my eyes were playing tricks on me 、 you know 。 i’m guessing you were finally able to step away for a moment if you’re *here 。 ”
takes that hand within his own 、 tugging the captain forward to crush him against his chest in a tight embrace 。 it’s been—what ? *years ??
( lost track of how many … )
whatever 、it’s hardly important when he finally has kaeya in »
One step- then another. Glacial hues lighting up like Liyue on Lanternrigjt as the unsure steps switched to a jog- slowing as he approached the ginger.
"Ajax-! Archons, ita been so long! "
Don't mind that he's a little teary- eyed, as he reaches a hand toward the Harbinger.
well now he’s rather certain his *own eyes are playing tricks on him 、 but dear tsaritsa 、 he *knows that voice from anywhere 。 file in hand entirely forgotten—useless—for now as it slips from his grasp 。
“ ……. kaeya ?? ”
( laughs; a delighted one as he carefully takes her hand and dips in a bow, gracing her knuckles with his lips. )
perhaps you’re right. even so, i cannot help but display my admiration for you, your majesty.
[ a small huff, the tips of her ears turning pink, and she gives him her hand. ]
i think your parents would be surprised you’re talking to your archon like this. so bold, my dear.