[xichen notices the fact that unlike him, his companion is far from tired. he wishes he could hide this, but it would be dishonest when asked so directly and this time he is not sure there is benefit in side stepping.
nor does he wish to sidestep.] Both. [honest, followed with a wry smile.] This place seems to affect my powers but I am sure the lack of sleep since arriving here has not helped. [likely, it is also his panic over ford. such emotional reactions tend to misalign meridians and xichen is sure he will head that way, if he does not rest properly soon.
he hopes in retrieving ford, they are able to give him peace and return to the ship without much trouble. then he can rest.]
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nor does he wish to sidestep.] Both. [honest, followed with a wry smile.] This place seems to affect my powers but I am sure the lack of sleep since arriving here has not helped. [likely, it is also his panic over ford. such emotional reactions tend to misalign meridians and xichen is sure he will head that way, if he does not rest properly soon.
he hopes in retrieving ford, they are able to give him peace and return to the ship without much trouble. then he can rest.]