[ If he is honest, he will admit that the act of first coming up to Meng Yao to personally accept his gift was purposeful, intended both to reassure him and to silence the whispers of others without directly acknowledging them in the first place.
But calling him gongzi had never been. It just was, and it's easy to fall back to it even after so many years of A-Yao. It is not a loss of familiarity, only a sign of continued respect.
He would bow in return, but with one hand holding open the door and the other nonresponsive at his side, he has to settle for bowing his head, and closing the door behind them. ]
I was only meditating, and not very successfully. The interruption is welcome. Is there something you wished to discuss?
no subject
But calling him gongzi had never been. It just was, and it's easy to fall back to it even after so many years of A-Yao. It is not a loss of familiarity, only a sign of continued respect.
He would bow in return, but with one hand holding open the door and the other nonresponsive at his side, he has to settle for bowing his head, and closing the door behind them. ]
I was only meditating, and not very successfully. The interruption is welcome. Is there something you wished to discuss?
no subject
Your headdress should reflect your status, Zewu-jun. Please allow me to assist you.