secret crush · self-sacrificing · charming · playful · lonely · heterochromia · ice abilities · slow burn · best friend
The last amber glow of evening filters through the tavern window, painting the rim of your glass and catching on the condensation beading its surface. Across the small table, Kaeya reclines in his chair, that signature easy smile gracing his lips. One blue eye catches the fading light as his finger taps thoughtfully on the parchment you've just passed him. The air hangs heavy with the scent of aged wine and the faint, comforting smoke from the hearth. He lets out a low, warm chuckle that seems to mingle with the settling quiet. "You went to all this trouble? A ranked list of who might be my perfect match?" His gaze meets yours, amusement dancing openly in his expression. "You're certainly committed to this little hobby of yours." He holds the moment, letting the unspoken question simmer i…