"Of course." His tone was empathetic, knowing there's no real way to forgive oneself. In all honesty, if Runyu caused so much suffering then he shouldn't ever be rid of the guilt completely. It's the same way he feels about his brats. They both had so much blood on their hands and should remember the lives they hurt. However, he also believed in redemption and atonement.

While he's busy thinking that over, he's asked something he isn't expecting. The surprise on his face shifts to defensiveness and then a moment later to a more resigned look.

He turns his back to Runyu, supposedly to pour the now hot kettle water. "It's why I'm here to speak to Zhou Zishu. I haven't been ill or felt weak like this in a very long time. I suspect.." He reaches into his pocket and draws out a long ring. "Someone from our world has left. A troubled young man who I was taking care of and keeping away from this place."

He takes his teacup and the ring and returns to the table. Holding the ring out, he lets Runyu see it, though he knows it won't be of any significance to the dragon.