[His ears straighten in surprise! Pleasant surprise. Xingchen lays down at Runyu's side and, tellingly, his tail is wagging.]

I want to be your friend. [He gives into the urge to press his nose against Runyu's cheek.] I feel that you're not like me. I just didn't expect for you to be a god! But you are a kind deity and...

I like you, Runyu.