That hopeful expression was enough to confirm that it was indeed him, not to mention the waves of melancholy that were moving off him.

Huaisang's thoughts whispering in his mind. Raw relief came from him as if he had been holding in a breath for a very long time. He was so scared that he would be forgotten about. Or that he would lose him entirely again.

"A-Sang, It's me."

Jin Ziyao flew inside settling on the bed before he shifted back into himself. He was naked, his hair an untamed mass behind him. He turned to Nie Huaisang and gently touched his face. His thumb pressing against his cheek gently. His expression was soft.

"My love, please don't be sad. I promised you I would find a way to you.

I would have been here sooner, but I washed ashore in Yunping. It took me a bit to get back."