One of Lan Wangji's characteristic silences ensues, but not a terribly long one. He glances down at the rabbit under his hand, then back up to meet Claudius' gaze again. "Xiongzhang is recovering." He imagines Claudius will remember what he said about Jin Guangyao at the burn book gathering, that Lan Xichen is in seclusion for a reason. "All our lives, he has wanted me to make friends."