There is a quiet warmth in this, in having someone see through to him the way that only a very few have ever done. For the first time since Claudius walked in, Lan Wangji relaxes his posture. It's subtle, because he always sits perfectly straight regardless, but there is a release of tension.

This recalls another piece of information he has meant to pass to Claudius. "Luo Binghe has the ability to manipulate dreams," he says. "He assumed my likeness in Magnus' dream in an effort to manipulate him." It's obvious enough, understatedly, how angry this makes him. He looks toward Claudius with a flicker of protective impulse, and he wants to say please take care around Luo Binghe, but there is no need. Claudius already knows to do that.