Yeah, that didn't work very well as misdirection, but he wasn't going to object, untangling himself enough to be able to sit beside WuXian but turned so that he was looking at him. He was studying his face carefully, looking for signs of injury.

"That is good. I know that they would take care of you. You need to be careful."

He reached over to put his hand over WuXian's.

"I want to protect you."