[ Kaeya's reaction to Rosaria's tease is a lot more good-natured and easygoing. He shakes his head slowly. (And deep down, he's thankful she didn't bother pointing out the obvious reasons why a bartender is the job he's going with.) ]

I never had one to command to begin with, so this isn't any different. [ The idea of retirement is such a bizarre concept to him too. A chronic overworker such as himself wouldn't be able to remain idle for too long. ] Besides, if I was a bartender, that means I can give you all the drinks you'd like.

[ A small silver lining, but it's there nonetheless.

He glances at Rosaria. ]

You don't have to if you'd rather not, you know. There must be something else you're interested in. [ And then, after a beat: ] No one knows who we are in this world.