[jin zixuan blinks at that. a war does just everything. his look of mild surprise turns to understanding. he stands a little straighter, a little more respectful. he takes a breath to respond, then looks down and away.

it's hard to admit that he needs to go home and impress a girl, even if he hadn't heard about the war.]

Nothing as pressing as yours. I would feel the same if I'd arrived here in the middle of the Sunshot Campaign. Though it might give you more time to think on your strategy. How are things going, if I might ask?