Fruitia smiled as she brushed off her black and white dress, she stood next to Donna, her twin sister. A smile was on Donna's mouth as well as they stood at the flower shop stand for the Wind Festival. People were buzzing about as the festival dragged on, "Sister, do you think we are going to catch a sight at Diluc and Kaeya this year?" Fruitia asked as she tried to look over the crowds of people, looking for something. Donna chuckled, "Of course we are, they stop every year remember? They always order some wild flowers for their father, they are his favorite after all." she said as she tied back her short ginger hair, compared to Fruitia's long blonde hair. Fruitia bite her lip, "I know I know, I'm just nervous is all." she said as she played with her long locks. Donna rose a brow, "Why? You are never this nervous about seeing them every year, what's different this year?" she asked her twin as Fruitia smiled brightly, "I'm going to ask Kaeya to court me! I'm so nervous about it, I've been waiting to ask him all year and I think this year is going to be my big break!" she squealed happily as Donna chuckled a little, "Are you sure? What happens if he's already with someone?" she asked as Fruitia frowned, "I guess I never thought about that." she said, "But then it's okay to wait. I just know he and I are fated to be together!" she said as determination leaked in her voice as Donna smiled, "Well you might have to wait till next year. Look there's your fated. Soaking wet with Knights flocking him." She said, lifting a finger to point at the front gates. Fruitia turned and saw a soaked Kaeya, next to a dry Diluc and some other Knights as they talked with the Grand Master of the Knights. Fruitia gasped lightly as she saw a small bard leaning on an older woman, Kaeya's jacket was wrapped around her form as water dripped onto the street of Mondstadt. "I wonder what happened to her. She looked like she fell in the lake." Donna commented as a Knight dismissed the two bards, who broke away from the rest of the Knights and towards a small home. Fruitia watched as the two passed the stand, she felt sad that the bard looked shaken to her core. "Poor gal, she must have had something happen." Fruitia said softly as her gaze went back to the front gates, the Grand Master dismissed everyone as the group broke up. Diluc and Kaeya stood there for a moment before Diluc said something to his brother and they walked over to the flower stand.
"Greeting Young Master Diluc and Young Master Kaeya, your normal today?" Donna asked as Diluc nodded, "Yes." he said quietly as Kaeya said nothing, "Young Master Kaeya, can I ask...what happened to you?" Fruitia asked softly as Diluc cleared his throat, "Earlier we had gotten into a scuffle with some Hilichurls and an Abyss Mage, the Pink haired bard you saw walking by was dancing for her troops coming of age, but she ended up being the enemies target. She fell through her stage. Kaeya dove into the water to save her. I do hope she's alright after this." Diluc looked towards where the bards walked off as Kaeya still said nothing. Fruitia frowned, "I see...Well I'm glad you were able to save her Young Master Kaeya." she said as she sent a smile towards the Bluenett. Kaeya blinked and nodded at her, "I tried my best, I'm thankful she's safe now. That's the job of a Knight after all." he said formally. "Well here are your flowers, don't forget about us next year alright?" Donna said as she handed Diluc the wild flowers. Diluc smiled gratefully at Donna as he held them, "How could we ever Miss Donna." he said as Fruitia bit her lip as the two started to walk away, "Wait Young Master Kaeya!" she called as he stopped and turned towards her, "Yes Miss Fruitia?" he asked as Fruitia smiled and shook her head, "Be safe on your trip back home!" she called to him as Kaeya nodded, walking to catch up with his brother.
"You chickened out again." Donna teased her twin as Fruitia sighed, "I couldnt merely ask him after he went through that today! It would be so rude of me to do such a thing." she said, trying to defend her actions, "I really was going to ask him." she said as Donna tapped her shoulder, "I know sister of mine, come on we must move on with the day, we still have lots of selling to do." she said as Fruitia smiled, "Yeah."
"Fruitia! Did you hear about what happened to Master Crepus?" Donna asked as Fruitia walked into the house from planting flowers in the garden, she set her gloves down on the table and looked at her sibling, "No what happened?" she asked as Donna sighed, "Master Crepus died from what they are saying was a heart attack, but nobody is saying much on it." she said as Fruitia gasped, "Oh no! Is Captain Diluc and Knight Kaeya alright? Is there any news on them?" she asked, worried mostly for Kaeya, as that was his father. Donna shook her head, "I've only heard that Captain Diluc has removed himself from Captain status and is now being called Master Diluc, Kaeya was promoted to Calvary Captain after Master Diluc stepped down." Donna explained as Fruitia frowned, "Why would Master Diluc step down from that position? I thought he was just awarded that a few days ago?" she asked as Donna nodded, "That's what I was wondering. What's more odd is that Kaeya has received a vision, and the two have been acting strange since Master Crepus's death." she said as Fruitia looked down at her feet, that didn't sound like her Knight Kaeya at all. She was happy that he had finally gotten his vision and that he was Cavalry Captain, but saddened that Master Diluc was no longer a Knight. She looked up at her sister, "We should offer them some flowers, maybe that'll help with maybe lift their spirits a little, after all their father did pass away." she said as she went back outside to the garden, looking over all the flowers. "Fruitia, maybe we should leave them be for right now, maybe we can send flowers next week?" Donna said as Fruitia shook her head, "I want to send some to both of them. They both are going through something right now and I want to help, even if it's sending a small vase of flowers!" she said as Donna sighed, "Alright Fruitia." she said as Fruitia grinned.
Fruitia smiled warmly as she served Kaeya more wine. She had taken up a small job at Master Diluc's Tavern a few weeks ago, and every night she saw Kaeya. They never spoke as he normally talked with his friends, a few people from Mondstadt, and of course people from outside of the City walls. She was happy to fill his glass whenever he needed it. "Miss Viox, did you get the stock count from the cellars?" Master Diluc asked as he walked with a woman, "Yes. I'll make sure that report is on your desk first thing in the morning. Besides, tomorrow is payday for everyone, so I'll be filling Mora bags." a light soft voice said from beside Master Diluc. Fruitia looked around her boss's frame to see a small woman with bright green eyes that looked bored and tired from a day's work, her pink hair was bright as it fell into waves around her waist and shoulders. She was cute looking for sure, but not someone that looked like she wanted to court anyone. "I apologize for that Miss Viox, I can always help if you need me to." Master Diluc said with a note of worry in his tone. The woman, now named Miss Viox, chuckled, "It's alright Master Diluc. I can handle it myself, there's no worries." she said as she touched Master Diluc's arm. Fruitia glared, Master Diluc belonged to Donna, her twin sister and here was some tramp that worked for him, touching him so freely! Fruitia fumed for her sibling, but paused as Master Diluc smiled warmly, touching the woman's hand, "I do thank you for all you do Miss Viox, maybe tomorrow we shall have to do dinner as my treat for all your hard work." he said so kindly to Miss Viox, who smiled back, "Alright, but I do hope you'll bring my favorite wine out for the dinner?" she joked as Master Diluc chuckled a little, "Don't I always?" he asked as he walked her to the front door. Fruitia frowned, Donna was going to be hurt by this news. "Miss Viox and Master Diluc, that's a nice couple." a drunk said loudly as his group groaned, "Master Diluc is so lucky that it's Miss Viox, brains and beauty! Nobody can top that in a bride!" someone called out as Kaeya waved at Fruitia to refill his glass once more as he joked along with a few of his friends. Fruitia smiled warmly as she went over and poured his glass. She would have to tell Donna later.
"Miss Viox?" Kaeya's voice asked a few short months later as Fruitia filled his glass. The Knights had earlier sent a murder to the Mondstadt Jail. So they all drank for free tonight per Master Diluc's orders. "Yeah, the prettiest woman in Mondstadt!" he piped up as he took a drink of his beer, "She's also so nice! I've met her twice now and she's always been very kind to me!" he said as Fruitia took note that Kaeya seemed intrudged by the name, "Oh that's...interesting." Kaeya said, which made Fruitia's heart drop. He was supposed to be falling for her. "NO, what's interesting is that she's turned down almost all the men in Mondstadt. I personally heard she isn't with anyone, but there may be a thing between her and Master Diluc. I heard from a Maid that works at the Winery that she has seen Miss Viox and Master Diluc sharing a few kisses." Fruitia turned away from the conversation as she went around the tavern filling people's drinks as she went. What's so interesting about some woman? Why was Kaeya so keen on knowing who Miss Viox was? Fruitia growled under her breath as she walked over to the bar to get her jug refilled. "Miss Viox, do you know that Knight?" a man asked as Fruitia looked up to see Miss Viox, who had been with Master Diluc a few months ago, sitting at the bar. She glared as Viox locked eyes with Kaeya only to shake her head and answer the man beside her. Fruitia couldn't handle this night anymore as she went upstairs to wait on the quieter tables for the rest of the evening, away from the crowds as her feelings of jealousy bubbled and grew in her heart.
"Fruitia!" Donna screamed as she walked into her twins room. Fruitia sat in the corner with her eyes downcast. "Fruitia they have your name running all over town, what did you do sister?" Donna asked as Fruitia shook, "I tried to kill Miss Viox." she whispered as Donna backed up, "You what?" she asked as Fruitia stood up, "I was going to kill her! Donna, I need to get rid of her! Kaeya is becoming attached to her and he's falling in love with her!" Fruitia screamed as Donna took another step back, "That's no reason to kill someone Fruitia!" she snapped as Fruitia smirked, "Yes it is! Don't you see my dear sister of mine! You can finally have Diluc and I can have Kaeya once she's dead!" Fruitia chuckled out gleefully as Donna shook her head, "I'm going to report you to the Knights!" she exclaimed as she darted from her sister's room. Fruitia glared, "No no no no no, I can't have that now!" she screamed as she ran out and tackled Donna to the flooring of their shared home. "I'll have to take you out too...nobody can know of my plans to kill Miss Viox." she giggled as Donna looked up at her sister with eyes full of fear. Fruitia quickly grabbed Donna's head and pulled harshly till the snap sounded in her ears. Fruitia removed herself from her twin's body as she laughed, "Now nobody can stop me!"
"Fruitia..we're here." a voice echoed out as Fruitia blinked, it was so dark tonight, she must have dozed off a little, "I see, let us head out then. We must make it before morning." she said as the Treasure Hoarder nodded, pulling the boat up to a small dock on the other side of Cider Lake. Fruitia sighed softly as they unloaded, Viox was being carried as she was still out cold due to the kick to her face that Fruitia did earlier. "Lets hurry up! I have a date to plan after this!" she called as she exited the boat as well, taking lead in the hike up Starsnatched cliff.