[ he glances over at susato, then, and nods, firmly. determined. ]

We will. [ and then, a little softer. ] ...Miss Susato... if you see any strangeness in our surroundings - will you say so? Rustling or movement that should not be there, or anything of the like. Above them or below them, as well.

[ he worries about those spectres - that they might materialize once more, especially with the way that things are going. that, and xie lian doesn't think there is any shame in not watching. not to mention, there are always ways to help even without staring death in the face. ]