"Forgive me for taking up so much of your time," Runyu amends immediately, able to take a hint that he's pried too far into the particulars of Xichen's life and the still raw wounds of his heart.

"I am grateful for your guidance," he goes on, smiling again, closing his hand briefly over the silver band he has gifted the mortal. "Do not forget my favor, and call upon me should the need, or even the whim arise."