[ Xichen was going to give a few more hours before reaching out to check on Jin Rulan, but leaving his room to go make tea makes that rather redundant. Instead, he does go to brew the tea, moving nearly silently. If Jin Ling notices or acknowledges him, he will the return the greeting, of course, but if not, he will only come back with the tea. And something sweet, too, because...
Well. Upset adolescents. ]
The tea is ready.
[ He sets the tray down, but doesn't yet try to sit. In case his presence alone is enough to disrupt the fragile peace that this home can offer, in which case Xichen will remove himself. ]
after the horrible confession...
Well. Upset adolescents. ]
The tea is ready.
[ He sets the tray down, but doesn't yet try to sit. In case his presence alone is enough to disrupt the fragile peace that this home can offer, in which case Xichen will remove himself. ]