[ it is not a message that invites conversation, but hua cheng also can't just agree and leave it at that—he had promised xie lian that the mortals he cares for are under hua cheng's care too, and he intends to fulfill that promise as best he can. ]

I understand. If the two of you need anything, only say the word and I'll bring it to you.

[ ah, but— ]

At a distance, of course.

[ hua cheng can imagine that the sight of xie lian's husband would probably not be pleasant for kaveh right now... ]

I'm sorry he's gone.