I'm sure you can be better than whatever you're troubled by, A-Yao. I've seen how hard you work and how much you care about the people around you. [At least the ones he's close to, although A-Yao is respectful to everyone.]

You were so good to Huaisang and you helped me out when I wasn't able to make time to visit Qinghe becaue of... [Xichen trailed off, his expression clouding briefly although the mention of a cure for Mingjue has him silent and staring for a moment.]

....I do as well. When he changed... [Xichen let his eyes close for a moment, remembering before sighing quietly.] But as long as he's alive here, we have a chance.