He hides his smile at how defensive that affirmation is. He mulls over what other Lans want. There's an expectation for all of them: eventually marry and have children. Yet Hanguang Jun and Xian-ge did not hold him to this. Something that Ning-shushu and Qing-shenshen agreed on. He puts a hand on his shoulder.

"You needn't worry about that. The future will come when it does. Have you and Dennis spoken about these feelings?"