[He reaches up automatically to pet Blade's ears briefly, like he's consoling a pouting dog. Which he is. However, Dan Heng's brain catches up to the gesture and he stops.]

That's why I'm doing it.

[YES, HE DOES HAVE TO BE LOUD ABOUT IT.]

Alright, then I'll do my best.

[If it's a moon Blade needs to guide him through the long night, Dan Heng can step up for that role. He's... had some practice. Hope is what he learned from Theo, and he hasn't forgotten that lesson.

Dan Heng catches that look on his friend's very red face. Huh... that's a new and interesting reaction. It's just laughter, which admittedly is very rare coming from him, but still. The shorter man sips at his matcha boba before replying.]

I'll text you my schedule and we can pick a day. My limit is once a week, though. Until I'm done with finals for this semester.

[After finals, he might be open for doing this more often.]