[ he feels taken aback by dan heng's honesty and sincerity. it is not something often witnessed, nor is it something easily done, and that alone speaks just as loudly as the words that fall from the other man's mouth.

a seriousness finds jing yuan's expression as dan heng speaks of loneliness and ghosts, of sorrows and dreams, and he thinks of wei wuxian's words. he had been so determined to ensure their continued happiness that he didn't dare consider that it could include him, that they would want him in their lives in such a capacity. ]

I... [ truly, he was not ready for it all to come out so soon but jing yuan is not a fool to shirk away from the opportunity the moment it presents itself. ] I would gladly have you and A-Xing by my side, I will not deny that you both mean an incredible amount to me. [ and yet he was so blind to how much they might feel for him. ] I have been told I should have said something to you both sooner, but I was foolish-- I am foolish.

[ he should have known sooner. blade all but told him as he carried the man in his arms, but jing yuan had all but ignored him. ]

You can have me however you wish, A-Heng. I have always belonged to you both.