[ He swings Wen Kexing with the momentum of the sudden fall, coming to a halt as he plops him down and keeps him in his embrace. His eyes widen with soft insistence, as if he wants to be annoyed but can't. ]

Quite a lot, actually. I'd like for you to meet them so they don't think a terrible monster ate me up here.

[ Xichen brushes Wen Kexing's hair into order behind an ear, ending up cupping his cheek as he gazes down at him fondly — lively eyes bright from an illegal climbing rampage — and his tone softens. ]

Did you really come back to see me?