[The dog ears are new. They're new enough, in fact, that Jin Ling doesn't immediately identify Wuxian, focused as he is on fending off the sea lion - but it doesn't take long before he realizes whom he's just given a hand in saving himself.
As the sea lion's dealt with, Ling calls back his sword, sheathing it just so he can cross his arms with particular emphasis.]
Who else would it be? Have you been here so long that you've forgotten my name already?
[... He can only act cool about this because he's talked to Sizhui, who's told him about the others from their world who are here - but shhh, let him pretend.]
my favorite uncle has been here for a while now, actually :| (sorry wwx, he loves you really!)
As the sea lion's dealt with, Ling calls back his sword, sheathing it just so he can cross his arms with particular emphasis.]
Who else would it be? Have you been here so long that you've forgotten my name already?
[... He can only act cool about this because he's talked to Sizhui, who's told him about the others from their world who are here - but shhh, let him pretend.]