[Oh. So. Jingyi did not think about how he would react to the hug. He continues to cling after Xichen eases up and tries not to think about how he is used to so many more disciples around him full of friendly touch. He can perhaps be forgiven for squeezing a little tighter for a moment before he pulls away?]

I am glad that I am here, too.

[And not just because he gets hugs. He gives Xichen a bright grin and slides back into his chair to pick up his spoon and use it to gesture with. With his other hand, he presses down on the gift he has brought and tries to explain first.]

Now I have been thinking very seriously about this, and I agree. I am certain that we can find a great many relevant traditions. I have been living with the other disciples for so long, so it is time to take advantage of having a father so close. And of you having a son so close. I plan to move sometime next week, and then I will be around all the time. So we have to plan.

[He points his spoon down at his ice cream.]

The first part of the plan is that you look like you need ice cream. You need to tell me if it is good, because we have to eat the whole carton tonight and I do not think I will fit the whole thing.