Pretty words, but are they backed by substance? Or are they just air? Zichen can't take the risk without much, much, forethought. Xingchen has a loving, open heart, but his is...less so.

Xue Yang has damaged him on numerous levels, but it isn't his safety (or sanity) that concerns him. Since his soulmate - the love of his life - cannot always see the danger lying ahead, he must do so for him.

And he will.

"One action cannot persuade me. What am I to do with your blade anyway?" he caresses Xingchen's neck as he speaks, taking strength from his presence, "Use it to defend Xingchen. Use it to ensure he suffers no more pain."