[and his son beams outrightly, which isn't very lan-like but that's alright. it's only them, after all, and something tells him they won't need to worry so much about that sort of thing here.

at the offer toward more cake,] Could we? That would be lovely! [sizhui won't turn down sweets and his other father certainly wouldn't mind cake, either.

‘how are you finding the apartments?’ poor boy just about inhales a mouthful of dessert at the question once he realizes he'll have to say he's staying with lan xichen; not because of who it is, but for the reasons, which will seem silly when said aloud, ssso.] Actually, Zewu-jun got ahold of me a short while ago and offered me an extra room...

So, I was thinking I'd stay there for a bit? Until I decide if I want my own place. [or if he wants to stay somewhere with family!]