The kiss steals his breath away all over again, but this time for a much nicer reason. Kexing immediately presses into it, just a little, letting it linger to show yes - when he calls them soulmates, he means in every way. Not only platonic.

And it settles him better than just words, or even warm arms holding him close. He sighs and settles his cheek against Zishu's shoulder, eyes half closing. "There is magic here, different to what we're used to, as I am sure you noticed if you met that odd man who gave the gift of the local language. The name Wen may not be a safe name here, with some of those who have been brought here - but I can handle that. The man I met was amiable enough to talk without attacking first."

The mention of generous villagers makes him grin a little. "Food, drink, and stories seem to be what they like most, since I've been here there's been a celebration every couple days. And most of what I've tasted has been good." He looks forward to when his A-Xu can taste and enjoy food and drink again.