[It wasn't that he was surprised by Diluc's words, but he supposed he expected more teasing or snarky comments. Diluc essentially telling him to back down for now wasn't what he expected. Still, they had only been here for what? A day or two at best? Kaeya supposed he could save it for later.]

Trying too hard being the reason seems a bit counterproductive but... I guess trying again later wouldn't be so bad. What about you, then? How about you show off some of that new geo ability?