"He might be a bit overstimulated. This is really different from Gusu."

He tore his eyes from Mingjue to look over to his other sworn brother. Xichen hadn't said much at all recently. He moved over to sit next to him instead, gesturing for Mingjue to follow. He placed a hand on the other man, squeezing gently.

"Xichen, are you alright? We can stop if it is getting to be too much."