[ In an unexpected, cruel way. Xichen can't help settling next to him as he reaches for the now lukewarm water to pour out for both of them. The tea, he remembers, had made da ge unhappy earlier. So water will be fine. ]
Not for years yet, if we are just beginning the campaign. It has still been... years since then, for me. I am sorry. And for... worrying you, earlier.
[ So, so sorry. He wants to prostrate himself before this man, but that...
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[ In an unexpected, cruel way. Xichen can't help settling next to him as he reaches for the now lukewarm water to pour out for both of them. The tea, he remembers, had made da ge unhappy earlier. So water will be fine. ]
Not for years yet, if we are just beginning the campaign. It has still been... years since then, for me. I am sorry. And for... worrying you, earlier.
[ So, so sorry. He wants to prostrate himself before this man, but that...
It won't help, will it. ]