An amused spark lit up Wen Qing's eyes before the professionalism took over again, all matter-of-factly. "I would appreciate that," she said, just a touch of wry amusement lingering in her voice. "If there is any need... Well, actually, I won't be able to reach you. But I know you will protect A-Yuan and Wei Wuxian."

It was, she realized, getting awkward now, so she averted her eyes.

"It is still strange to think of him as a grown man," she admitted reluctantly. "He was a toddler to me three months ago."