a moment's respite during the chaos erupting post - vision decree. tsume, with the resistance, the aftermath of the fatui's rapid departure - and kaeya, with diplomatic missions disguising far more abyssal intentions. very little said in the brief moments before his departure to tsurumi island, just a brief kiss to the top of their head and a whispered promise of return.
@resnance, unprompted, always accepting.
𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝙴 𝙸𝚂 𝙰 type of fondness to be found where there was once killing intent, &. such a realization has left a softness of velvet kind in belly for the famed cavalry captain. in truth, they had nearly forgotten of past quarrels amongst all the chaos of inazuma’s trials; far more invested in their future to linger in the gloom that is their past, for how else will kagekiri ever press forward in their quest for wind - born freedom ? this time of peace &. surrender is the perfect time tsume needs to further repent for past crimes. &. that they do: welcoming kaeya’s eventual arrival to their homeland with warmth unbeknownst to anyone else, guiding him along various dirt paths to ensure those stranded from mond are now safe amongst those in the resistance. as much as an enigma as they kaeya may be, but tsume still trusts him enough to hold tender desires in their gut. better than a blade in his own, right ?
when the hustle &. bustle of inazuma’s port draws to desired calmness, sly grin crosses felid expressionism &. they’re quick to tug him behind a pile of stacked crates. ‘ あなたに会いたかった。 ( i missed you. ) ’ affection on mother tongue, ebb of a purr in kagekiri’s throat as arms wrap around his torso &. embrace an ice they wouldn’t mind freezing to death in. the only thing giving the air a somber sensation is knowing how little time they have in this moment, before duties beckon them near &. turn tsume’s purr into that of a groan. ‘ promise me you’ll stay out of trouble ? for just a little bit ? ’ a ‘ mrrrp ‘ when he graces ebon strands affectionate kiss, to which bakeneko follows with a kiss to cheek. ‘ or i’ll hunt you down again, &. i can’t promise your pretty face will come out unscathed, captain. ’ jest, tease. they weave gloved fingers within their own, bestow kiss atop the knuckles before slowly pulling away &. tossing a playful wink o’er shoulder.