[ Mingjue gives a slow nod, gaze looking through the table intently. Though he knew to be more concerned about the state of his brother, knowing that the clan is still well puts him at equal ease. While not a warrior, his brother is wise. ]

He's wise. He'll make a fine clan leader.

[ But he wishes it weren't so soon... Again, to be expected.

His sharp eyes look back up to Xichen, a question just there, but then he looks away. ] One should not know too much of their own future... Just tell me you and yours are well.