[He snorts, amused and exasperated all at once. It isn't like her stubbornness is new, it's something he usually finds endearing. (And, alright, it's a little endearing even now.)]

Shouldn't you be meditating? [He says, his voice sulky.] Or copying characters? I'm sure there are many more important things for you to be doing than babysitting your foolish laoshi.