[ There is a beat of silence after that second question. Sizhui's entire face and his ears are now blushing, but at the same time, his smile is sweet and so, so bright-eyed. ]

I try to keep safe. [ Softly. ] And I can technically still command my sword. Just not hold it it physically. It's - probably more dangerous during the three moons, when more dangerous transformations, including wolves and foxes, are happening at the same time.

And that one time... there was something affecting some of us so things were a little different. I kind of prefer the rabbit option.