[if there is anyone in the multi-universe that can startle kaeya, it's roman. stupid sneaky little sniper bastard! it's like he was trained for this exact shit or something. he whips around a little suddenly, showing his surprise more than he'd like, but relaxes when he sees roman. he smiles, tired inside but still pleased to see him.]

Something like that. I thought you'd be in the thick of things rather than sitting up in a tree by yourself. I didn't take you for the loner type, Roman.

[he teases as he watches roman clamber down, eye on his ass oops. hey, it's a good distraction from his current misery! no, there's no room for such miserable thoughts like destiny and sinners and ex-brothers when roman is here, warm and inviting and always loving.

he'd said he'd still love him even if he were a snail, after all.]