[ There's a part of him that still wants to baby his nephew no matter how old he has now. He can imagine how his sister would have treated her eldest son, especially based on how she treated himself and Wei Wuxian when they were younger. The notion of just letting him grow up and continue to grow into adulthood makes him feel a little uncomfortable.

He doesn't want to admit all of that, however, and he bites his tongue, despite the pride and gentle happiness that rolls off him, his Empathy settling around them both like a gentle blanket. ]

It must have been difficult, going from a world to another to this one. I've only come here and I hate it enough. Being in other worlds and then coming here... [ He shakes his head, leaning back and closing his eyes for a moment. He can't even imagine sharing his body with some kind of spirit alongside it - he would lose his mind.

Looking over at his nephew again, he nods his head. ]

I'm... Glad I've made things easier for you. I know that if my a-Ling had been found with your uncle then I would want him to be taken care of. It doesn't matter - you're still Jin Ling. You're still my Jin Rulan.

[ He manages a smile, something soft and fond. ]

You're my a-Ling now.