[His smile softens to something more reassuring and he nods, passing the omni back.]

I truly do not mind. Besides, you know I've confiscated far worse from Wei-gongzi and Huaisang.

[There is, for a moment, a distant sadness in his smile. They were all so young and foolish once.]

And this seems like a rather sweet and playful gesture for this man and his dear friend.

[Because Xichen can read and has functioning eyes. He saw the squid with glasses.]