[Empathy. The word alone shouldn't put uneasiness in him — it is innocuous, even in the context of the dangerous scenario Wei Wuxian describes. He has never heard of it as applied ghosts, but as a skill... being able to resonate with emotions is something he can do as well, though he's never tried with a creature of such seeming malevolent nature. It sounds comparable but not the same.

After all, the dead is a territory he's never trespassed, and Wei Wuxian confirms that quickly.]

That's true. It might be better to be cautious, then. I apologize for my impatience — perhaps we should try another time.

[He can't be making demands of someone who has only just woken up, even if it was... in bed with him. Even if they're sitting across a breakfast table from each other.]

I don't want to put you at risk. [Sometimes, I fear that I've forgotten — his mind closes on the thought.] You've been genuine with me, and you're enduring the reality of this place all the same. Though perhaps you're handling certain aspects of it... better than I. It doesn't matter. You can have the room, after we've finished eating.