[He'd hoped Lan Xichen might let him laugh it off and change the subject. However, his need to clarify is enough to make a nervous lump rise in his throat. Would he really be that upset? He had broken his instrument, in his hasty rescue, so that was proof, wasn't it?]
Why?
[He forces a laugh, even if it falls flat, and tries harder to smile.]
Come on, so serious Zewu Jun! Like I'd be taken out so easily. Lan Zhan and I ran into much worse last time!
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Why?
[He forces a laugh, even if it falls flat, and tries harder to smile.]
Come on, so serious Zewu Jun! Like I'd be taken out so easily. Lan Zhan and I ran into much worse last time!