He doubts that Meng Yao will actually ever have to feel the blade across his neck. He has a feeling the others are far more content to have him around again then they realize. Perhaps all a bit tense to see what might happen on the train or if he decides to pursue the same path even here. But for the most part he thinks they will accept them.

"I'll be your shield so they get it out of their system." He doesn't mind being the one who dies so that Meng Yao doesn't have to.

He places his hands on Meng Yao's back, drawing him close.