imagine a universe where kaeya tries for years to reconcile with diluc, but then just... gives up. stops.
diluc: you've stopped hanging out at the tavern. or attempting to talk to me at all, really.
kaeya: whats the point, when we both know itll end with you turning away?
diluc *a bit desperate inside*: do you truly think so little of me?
kaeya: Diluc, I thought the world of you. I thought we were going to fight side-by-side forever as brothers, but at the end of the day, you're you and I'm me. I don't know, maybe there's still some hope in you. But let's be honest; our paths diverged a long time ago, you've made it clear.
diluc *cursing himself internally*: ...perhaps so...
(yes this is quoted from thor and loki, but i mean they match that dynamic so much)
