That smile leaves him flushed, his heart racing as he sets the plates of food on the table. After filling two glasses of water - and setting them on the table too - he motions for Xue Yang to join him as he sits down. When Xingchen joins them, he will serve him too.

"We could. She knows where to go for safety." he watches the graceful animal protectively, "And, think, A-Yang, in a few seasons, she could return with pups."