In fact he has come here before even letting Diluc drag him home so while the rain has mostly washed the blood off his face he is still wearing a bloodstained shirt with a bunch of rips in it. He looks exhausted, because he is very exhausted!! But he couldn't stand the thought of being fussed over and comforted too much so here he is.
He's glad to take the towel, though. He's fucking cold.]
[And Kaeya is ready to put his face on and enjoy himself, but ...holy shit you went bold.
This is somehow unsurprising, and also a lot to take in. It's been nearly a month since he's seen this place, and given how badly he's aching to go home right now he feels a little overwhelmed. Like, maybe he should just go because feelings are bad??
As it is he just kinda. Freezes behind Venti, mid ruffling his hair dry, and stares.]
[ The only difference is that he has notably opted to leave out the statue of himself. In its place is simply a clearing of fluffy grass, windwheel asters spinning here and there.
Venti glances over his shoulder as he makes his way for said clearing. ]
[It takes Kaeya a moment to get his thoughts in order, but he follows quickly enough.]
A remarkable lack of vanity from you, I see.
[But that suits him fine. On the way to the clearing he weighs dignity versus emotions. Normally he'd keep his face on at all costs, but he also came here for a reason. He needed somewhere to let the stress melt off, and Venti already knows he's a loser, actually. So...
So, when they arrive in the clearing, Kaeya drops the towel and then just flops into the grass and sprawls out.]
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