[ He's still feeling that anxious tension in his heart, even as Lan Wangji reassures him and bridges the distance between them again. He still feels that sting of rejection and his instinct is to find a way to laugh it off, or to run away so no one can see him feel hurt by such a thing. But he can't run away, not when Lan Wangji holds his wrists so tightly and crowds him in against the tree.

And part of him doesn't want to run away, from this safe little bubble in Lan Wangji's personal space. He's hidden from others by the man in front of him, kept safe and tucked away. He likes it, it makes something in his brain go pleasantly numb and so he can only give in and sink into Lan Wangji's grip. His gaze drops to the ground for a moment, a large sigh rolling through him before he nods, quietly responds. ]

Okay, I'll stay.

[ He thinks about it, what he'd have done if Lan Wangji didn't show up. Probably play the game, fool around with some strangers, get some points and a huge payout he could spend on crap. But it wouldn't be as satisfying as just being with Lan Wangji, even if Lan Wangji refuses to touch him. His eyes flick up to Lan Wangji's again, holding eye contact.

What did he say to Akira? He's like a monk, right? He shouldn't be surprised that Lan Wangji doesn't want to play the game, even if it's with him. Shouldn't be surprised that he doesn't want Wei Wuxian to play it either. He'd probably lose face if he went off now and found someone else, not that he wants to do that at all. ]

I wouldn't regret it though. I wouldn't regret anything with Lan Zhan. Even if Lan Zhan doesn't want to do anything with me, I want him to know that.

[ He nods, looking firm for a moment. ]