He gave Mingjue a small rueful smile. "I am just used to fitting into new places quickly. I think that is why." after the kiss he leaned back, to lay against Xichen's shoulder.

He kicked his legs out a little thoughtfully. It has been a lot and he had a feeling it was going to continue to be a lot.

"I think...I think I'll take a month off from the cafe. I have enough credits saved for some basic needs and I can hunt for the rest.

I think I want to just spend a month in a quiet place with the two of you. I don't want to think of anything else. I don't want to think of politics or what is expected of me. Or who I need to be. I just want to figure out who I am. Er-ge, Da-ge. I'm just really tired."