["For other things" he says, and Wei Wuxian's heavy smile takes on the shadow of amusement. Even now, it's difficult not to feel anything but warm affection in Sizhui's presence. He's such a good boy, the best really.]

I'm sure it won't take you long at all to remember. [His hand twitches to pat affectionately at his shoulder, but the memory of the last time he'd lain hands on Sizhui stops him cold.]

A-Yuan, [he says, light tremble in his voice,] would you permit this one the time to apologize for our last encounter?