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It isn't about showing off. The only thing I want to show off tonight is you.

[There's that entirely unfair charm at its best, with the line delivered so easily while they walk hand in hand. Diluc is looking ahead of them, and the way his own words drove him to blush is barely visible in how the tips of his ears have heated under his hair. Sometimes he honestly does embarrass himself with his blunt honesty.

Then he glances down at his companion and smiles, giving his hand a very gentle squeeze.]

And of course I want you all to myself. We're on a date. I don't plan on giving anyone else my attention tonight.

[He is keeping in mind that this is Chuuya's first foray into dating, trying not to overwhelm him... but he wants him to have a good time, too.]

[Gosh, that blush touching the tips of Diluc's ears is absolutely endearing, and Chuuya almost wants to reach out and trace a finger along the shell of one to tease him--

the only thing I want to show off is you

Until he says that.

What the fuck, Diluc. Chuuya looks taken aback for a moment by that smooth follow up, groaning and resting his face in his free hand at the rest of the other redhead's words.]

Has anyone ever told you that you're utterly unfair with how smooth you can be?

[He knows exactly what he's saying and it absolutely has the intended effect. Diluc laughs and squeezes his fingers lightly around the other man's hand again, still smiling as he looks away and watches the path up ahead.]

Kaeya's mentioned it. You can thank being here for bringing my charm back.

[Because he sure didn't have it when he arrived. It had taken a year of teasing out his old personality, of growing happier and getting rid of his personal demons, to get him to this point and he has no problems at all with using it to its fullest.]

But you know I think you're gorgeous, why wouldn't I want to show you off? [Chuuya's his date tonight, after all. Doesn't one show off the person they're out on a date with?] And you look even better dressed like that.

He must never get a moment's peace with you around. I should ask him how he handles it.

[It's said teasingly, but there's still a blush on his cheeks as he returns Diluc's squeeze with one of his own. Damn his complexion for betraying him.

But he's happy Diluc feels so at ease here to be like this, even if it means taking the full brunt of that charm. It's the newness that gets to Chuuya, really-- he's not lacking in confidence and knows he's hot, thank you very much, but it's another thing entirely to be praised and shown off like.... like Diluc is terribly pleased to have Chuuya here with him tonight.]

Flatterer. Not that I'm complaining any. [his smile is amused.] Of course I know how to look good in kimono, I even wore these back home sometimes. But you? You look stunning.

[And now he dares to reach up finally, letting his hand brush against Diluc's bangs, the hair ornaments he's wearing, before sliding low to run a thumb over the collar of his kimono.]

It suits you well. The hair ornaments bring out your eyes.

[Burning scarlet and gold, a striking combination.]

[How Kaeya handles it? Truth be told, he doesn't. He flutters and flusters in much the same way Chuuya had, and that is with several years of experience in seeing just how Diluc can flirt. That said, there was something of a break in that time. He expects that Kaeya never thought he would see this side of his sworn brother again.

Diluc stills faintly when Chuuya's hand comes up close to his face, but he doesn't flinch or twitch away like he might have a year ago. Instead his gaze tracks the movement of the other man's fingers until they drop to his collar. He chuckles.]

I started wearing them after a... theme night at a bar I work in. [He says, glancing down as they walk.] If you think I look good right now, you should see me wearing hikizuri.

[His free hand comes up to lightly touch against the delicate gold in his hair.]

I have quite a variety of these. Kaeya has some, too, but in silver.

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