He's still reeling when Lan Wangji leans in to check on him. He manages to hold still, if only just, and that's mostly because Lan Zhan is so... close. Lan Zhan makes a quick assessment of his injuries, which while a rude awakening, no real harm done, but then he lingers, and carries on the conversation at this intimate distance.

"I... um..." he starts, because he knows he should be answering the question, but it's so difficult to focus when Lan Wangji is looking at him with such a soft expression.

"Y-yeah! It was a good suggestion. Much more comfortable than the floor," he assures, meeting his gaze for a moment.

"Did you... that is... did they lock you away too?"