[The moment Wuxian says he's known Jing Yuan for a long time, Dan Heng doesn't miss a beat as he dryly says:]
I feel sorry for him.
[...]
I should hope I know him, as he is my partner. Though, Wei Wuxian, should I be concerned that you are calling him A-Xing when he has not even introduced himself to you by that name?
[He's still a dragon at the end of the day, Wuxian! And he's maybe. A little protective of Blade not going by Yingxing in public. At least, not yet. His partner is still working through it and he's not about to let even friends get away with calling him by something Blade isn't ready for without express permission from the man.]
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I feel sorry for him.
[...]
I should hope I know him, as he is my partner. Though, Wei Wuxian, should I be concerned that you are calling him A-Xing when he has not even introduced himself to you by that name?
[He's still a dragon at the end of the day, Wuxian! And he's maybe. A little protective of Blade not going by Yingxing in public. At least, not yet. His partner is still working through it and he's not about to let even friends get away with calling him by something Blade isn't ready for without express permission from the man.]