[perhaps it's a lucky thing that xichen has grown up with a brother that shows a sea of emotions with micro-expressions and prefers not to speak, or that the role of sect leader has prepared him for reading faces.

he notes the faint smile, a subtle change and wonders how rare of a shift it is.

he nods at that assessment, offering his own soft smile.] Speaking to spirits has given us useful information before, so I am happy to assist. [it is the least he can do. then the realisation hits.] I haven't introduced myself. I am Lan Xichen. [or-- well.] Or simply Xichen. I have noticed people here don't use their family name.