He can cling all he likes. Xingchen has sent his Zichen a mental nudge to let him know where he is located. He suspects his beloved has already felt the shift. Kexing had been important to him too.

"I wouldn't make a tasty meal! I don't have enough meat for a hungry fox." yet he flushes nonetheless, sensing what Zishu is talking about. His long ears wiggle and he taps Zishu's nose for being naughty.