Xiao Xingchen is the best thing that has ever happened to him. He gets out his more violent tendencies like this so he doesn't end up hurting himself or this man who has chosen to love him. Part of him still screams that Xingchen is just tricking him; just using him. But then there are moments like this when he knows the other man is frightened for him.

So he won't risk him. Not for anything.

"I like you touching me, but not because you think I'm falling to pieces." he teases, sticking his tongue out at Xiu, "I wanted the experience. I've got my sights set on becoming an Arcane Mage."

Is anyone surprised? Ying comes down from her perch and sits down at their feet huffily.