[He was the fun father after all! And the fun one can't be held back by rules and doing what is right all the time. He sticks a piece of the chicken in his mouth and instantly tastes all the heat of the spices. It's glorious. His mouth will be wonderfully aflame by the time this is all gone from his plate.]

I won't tell if you won't.

[It is their secret to keep and he wouldn't dream of spoiling it. He gets to enjoy this quality time with Sizhui so it doesn't matter if a few rules are broken while he does it. As someone who has experience Lan Zhan's disappearance...reappearance...disappearance...repeat...on several occasions he can certainly hold out hope for another return. It is a little of what keeps him going each day is knowing that they will be back together either here or back home...someday.

he looks over at his won as he touches him arm. Concern crosses his face as his expression turns serious but once those words are said his smile returns, albeit a bit softer.]

I'm clearly meant to be here for an extended stay. So you don't have to worry. [Anything that he can say or do to ease the others concern, he will do it. ANd he does believe he is going to be here for quite a bit longer...maybe he can just feel it inside of him at this point that he isn't destined to leave quite yet.]

I am glad you are still here too.

[At least he can hold onto at least a little bit of family still.]