"...Well, this is unexpected."

You and Kaeya had been close friends for a while now. Seven full years, actually. You knew Kaeya before Crepus Ragvindr died, back when he still considered Diluc a brother. You had seen the battle and you knew of Kaeya's past with the Abyss and Khaenri'ah. And yet you stood by his side.

You were now at the tavern with him. Diluc was serving you your usual glass of scotch.