Even knowing her kind and gentle heart, seeing her respond so favorably despite her memories falling short melts his heart all over again. Zixuan can't help the bright smile, shoulders relaxing and flush easing.

She won't find any hint of a joke on his face.

"Yes."

His reaction to her hand against his cheek is the same as hers - leaning into it as his eyes close. Only to blink open again, reluctant to look away for very long at all. Daring, he tilts his head to rest their foreheads together in a gentle hint of intimacy.

"Can you forgive me?"