"I have been low on power since arriving, but this weakness is new. Only since I came into this apartment, but no... Even then..." Making the connection in his mind, he realizes he only grew sick after handling the feathers that reminded him of Xufeng. For Kuanglu's safety, he banishes the remainder of the feathers from his quarters with another wave of his hand. This is answered by another wave of dizziness and he sags against her, eyes briefly shutting in his exhaustion.

"We must take care in this realm. Its dangers are largely unknown to us." Pausing to breathe, he collects himself a moment before going on.

"...it is improper to stay in such close quarters, but⁠—" He pauses, lips thinning as he finds himself about to make an allowance he would not give were this any other realm. "⁠—there is a spare room here. I would have greater peace of mind knowing where you were while we get settled. Perhaps it is worth the impropriety, when there is no one here to speak of it behind our backs."