[Lan Xichen knows that Jin Guangyao is a little upset that he's been misbehaving recently. Lan Wangji is equally upset, an ironic place where they both agree even if they wouldn't admit to it. But the two of them can't protect him forever -- and that is what it seems like they always do. All of his family, in fact, seem to protect and support him when he doesn't know where he stands himself. There's a soft sigh as Lan Xichen shakes his head.]

It isn't controlling. I know I am not as strong or as knowledgeable about certain things as others are. Our sect has always been withdrawn from the parts of the world that were seen as a hindrance, and I suppose I have indulged in that too much.

[His smile is still fond as he thinks about the situation.]

They both worry. I want to show them that it will be fine, but that can only come with time.

[That smile fades just a bit as he thinks about the conflict between Jin Guangyao and the others.]

Mm. Wangji does blame him for... many things. I am surprised he mentioned that. Usually Jin Guangyao dislikes talk of personal complaints.

[It's too close to gossip. What could have inspired that little conversation? Maybe he hurt his family even more than he thought by trying to go his own way.]