[that look is one he knows well, actually, from his nephew and his best friend. normally it is followed by an attempt to reign themselves in to abide by the codes of etiquette of the lan sect, but it does wonders against lan xichen who would not normally suggest such a thing.

there's something about clara's excitement though and here, well, maybe it is alright to live outside the weight of 3000 rules that have already crushed whoever lan huan was before he became lan xichen. when he was just a young boy who wanted to dote on a little brother who hated the silliness and fussing.]

For just a bit of time and then we can properly fly in the Sunlight room. [because the floating is actually a bit more straining and requires concentration xichen worries he may not hold on to too long.] Let me know when you are ready.

[because it is when she stops pacing that xichen can focus. the spell is normally meant to suspend people or objects in mid-air and would be easier with his flute, but xichen can manage this even with energy frayed as it is.

so, a moment or two after she's all set clara should feel herself lifting up slowly. slow enough to adjust, until she's a few feet off the ground and surrounded by a pale blue light. she'll find herself not quite able to move in any direction on her own, but otherwise free to move.] Is this alright? Higher?