[ Seeing the way that crimson spreads across Tartaglia's face like that, he's a little caught up in it. It seems that somehow he has surprised him, and certainly not in an entirely awful manner. But it is memorable. Still, with those words, he's not keen to remain in his position for too long.

He Xuan straightens with ease, the motions from a moment earlier feeling like it's been centuries since he has done them. But more importantly is the fact that those sentences linger a bit longer in his head.

Though, there is no question that He Xuan will continue to accompany the other male, already moving to do so when he notices Tartaglia is, keeping step with ease; the simplest he's done today. His movements feeling lighter than they've been before. ]

Mm. And the other afflictions.

[ He Xuan would know of them. The all-consuming, constant hunger that hardly ever abates. The horrid nightmares. Things even he could do without, but still not satisfied with the reprieve as it was at the other's expense. ]

...Not physically uncomfortable; but, it had been centuries since I was in a human body again. Still, taking care was the easier part. Though, I ended up running into a few others—Diluc and Ellis—while this occurred. Gaku too, but probably a given, as you know we're at the same house.

Could also ask the same of you, if not for how I know how troublesome it is.

[ As they're walking down, he recalls something. He Xuan has been carrying some chocolates with him—these specifically being the ones they received at the beginning of the month. He takes out a small baggie he has put them in. Careful with that more than anything, even when he's taking one out.

So, he will offer it. ]

...Want one?