The act is forgotten and he stands perfectly still, eyes wide in wonder. So he isn't alone! No, this is better than simply not being alone.

"Father!" he ignores the admonishment and meets Wei Ying halfway, throwing his dignity to the wind. There are more important matters than dignity.

"Are you well? What have you encountered?" he too is searching for wounds, yet his smile never fades, "It's good to see you."