[It's something he can already see, from what little he knows of Anaido. He seems - strange, certainly. The kind of person who'd easily put others off. But genuine, all the same, especially when it comes to the feelings that matter the most.

He does seem like the kind of person who'd understand. Really, who could ask for more?]

Why are you asking me? If that's something you want, then you should see it through. [Reaching out to pat Wen Ning's little noggin.] I won't be here forever, you know! It's up to you to carve out the life that you want to live. If you want him to be a part of it, then keep him close, mm?

[Though haha! Now that he's brought it up:] --Who is it that killed you, anyway? He didn't say.