Kexing rests their heads together and tries to soak in the comfort and peace his A-Xu gives him. The reassurance has his shoulders suddenly shake in a almost silent laugh despite himself. Despite the terror that threatens to drag him right back down.

"No. Not today." Never, he promises them. A helpless smile tugs at his lips at the apology and he shakes his head a little. "It was meaningless without you. Now we can drink and eat together."