He grins at the laughter, feeling it unlatch a little more of the part of him that's missed his friend almost as much as Wu Xi has.

"As you command," he teases instead of reassuring Beiyuan that there's some wine still left. He obligingly turns their path towards where the appropriate treats tend to be sold.

He sobers next though, keeping the pace moderate and perfect for a rather lazy stroll. "You've been gone a couple months, Beiyuan," he murmurs.