[he both does and doesn't want to crush it more. mostly he kind of wants to cry? slowly uncurls his fingers, one by one, and stares down at the ruined little gleam in his palm.





he can't decide what to do about this just now. it would not be fair to Wei Wuxian to react before even he has correctly identified how his reaction will take shape. pockets the bell and goes to check out that pool of acid in more detail]