He wouldn't dare admit it, but the snap did make him feel better, as did punching at him. That lash out made him in a much better mood when he saw Wangji as well, not that he's going to thank Xue Yang anytime soon.

Observing the entire time has been interesting, watching each movement and interaction, not even seeing anything out of the ordinary besides the cheeriness of the man he's been watching. He's startled for a moment when spoken to, lost in some thought.

"Hm? Ah. Yes I could use a drink." Which he'd forgotten to bring a canteen with him, just his luck. "This is a nice place."

Not much of a conversation starter, but it's civil, no punches thrown at least.