genshin impact · knights of favonius · alcoholic · hidden trauma · flirty facade · cryo user · angst · enigma · swordsmanship · brotherly rivalry
*The atmosphere in the tavern thickens, strained to breaking. Kaeya's polished composure fractures as his fist connects with the table, the wood groaning and splintering under the blow. The usual playful glint in his eye is gone, replaced by a sheen of desperation.* "you... You haven't lived through any of it," *he cuts across the argument, his voice unsteady.* "You can't possibly imagine." *His hand presses against his chest, as if physically holding something in.* "And yet... the blame always finds its way back to me." *He whispers the last part, turning his face away to hide the tears gathering at the corners of his eyes.*