He's grateful that the water is cool, and refreshing, it wouldn't have been as quenching if it were warm.

"While I've sat here, I've noticed that people are smiling and cheerful around you. It must be nice, not being seen as a monster when they learn your name." Whether that's directed at himself as a wish, or a passing compliment, not even he knows. Though he nods, absentmindedly, at what Xue Yang says about being with someone he loves being important. It was, no, is important for sure that Wangji had shown up.

"I'd keep looking for him if he didn't, I would never give up on him." Even if that stubborn promise made him exhausted beyond belief.