[diluc doesn't quite believe kaeya, but instead of further arguing with him, he just quietly makes a note to go grocery shopping for kaeya and maybe check on him daily wherever diluc ends up. with such an alarming first encounter, he wants to keep an eye on him anyway. and now that they're... better, why not spend more time with his estranged friend? brother? whatever nebulous thing they are.

there are a lot of things he could lecture kaeya on - he can't always keep eating out, home cooking is more nutritious and also more cost effective - but he settles on just shaking his head.]

It's fine, I'd rather eat here in private.

[he has a lot he needs to ask kaeya after all.]

I can make do with what we have here. [and after today, diluc is using his allowance to buy kaeya some fucking food.

he turns on his heel and proceeds to ready the ingredients. if only he had his vision, he could speed up the cooking process, but whatever, eggs don't take too long anyway. egg sandwiches! he uses up all the eggs and bread available but that's fine. he'll get kaeya more tomorrow.]

Honestly, is this how you've been taking care of yourself? I had thought you looked a little on the thin side, but I assumed it was merely your choice in clothing.