Dancing around the truth is not. [ As if he hasn't spent enough time in Gusu now to know how to tiptoe around the rules in a way Wei Wuxian was never able to do. He sighs softly, allowing himself to lean into the touch to his hair, irritated at the feel of damp drying on his cheeks.

He nudges Xichen gently, a smile finally settling on his face. ]

Either way she would be pleased. It would please her, the first time I have done so in my lifetime.