[His cheeks flush darker and he focuses on the cute Dream Beast because... Well, the little creature is less complicated. And less handsome. Runyu's voice seems to reverberate through him and he realizes that he wants this...man...this presence?...to be happy.]

Nightmares must be bitter! [He pouts at the little creature.] Don't let them give you a tummy ache.

[Xingchen touches a jade ornament at his waist and smiles a little.]

I fear my dreams would be boring. I'm blessed to have few nightmares.

[Oh that will change in his future. He is somewhat aware of that.]

You guide...the stars? [He stares in awe.]