[ He lets himself be drawn in, his worry making his brow crease sharply, his face pressing into his Uncle's shoulder. ]

Don't be stupid! [ He grumbled lowly. ] You rebuilt Lotus Pier, you reformed an entire sect! You're stronger than anyone, this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard!!

[ He presses his face harder into Jiang Cheng's shoulder, the sound muffled but his voice too loud to really block out. ]

You're so stupid, I'm not going to leave you! You're the-- [ He choked a little. ] You're the closest thing I ever had to a father, why would I ever leave you?