"Xian-gege is leaving a-Yuan and the Burial Mounds to visit Rich-gege?" he asks, head tilted in curiosity. "...how long will Xian-gege be gone? Will Ning-shushu go with you?" His eyes widen. "Will Qing-jiejie go with you? Who will play with a-Yuan? Granny Wen is nice but she doesn't play like Xian-gege does."

Xian-gege had seemed sad when Rich-gege left. Is this one of thsoe grown up things? He clings again and sniffles, not wanting Xian-gege to leave for a long time.

"Does Rich-gege live far away?"