[Shishu, at least, has much less of an effect on Xingchen. There is no immediate nausea or pain in his chest at the sound of it. Instead of grimacing, Xingchen attempts to offer a soft smile. That is until he hears of the forbidden act of Mo Xuanyu.
He had heard such things were possible, but never believed anyone would perform such a ritual. However, he has been wrong many, many times before.
Swallowing,] I will be alright.
[Because he is far from okay right now. He gestures toward the location of one of the other cots, having memorized the steps between them long ago.] Would you like to sit?
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He had heard such things were possible, but never believed anyone would perform such a ritual. However, he has been wrong many, many times before.
Swallowing,] I will be alright.
[Because he is far from okay right now. He gestures toward the location of one of the other cots, having memorized the steps between them long ago.] Would you like to sit?