Lian was not always as forthwith about her ailments as Kexin would like - none of them were, the whole family, but she supposed that stubbornness was part of why she enjoyed their company so much. Unfortunately, that also meant that Kexin could not trust words alone, but nothing seemed amiss, and so she would let it go.

For now.

"You'll tell me if anything changes." It wasn't a request. Now was not the time to hide injuries or illness - not when things were so new and rocky.

A soft huff of something akin to laughter escaped her. "The Emperor found me right away, as well. It seems almost divinely orchestrated, doesn't it?" Kexin would never admit to it, but she was hardly a religious wolf. Still, the events of late had been enough to make her question that, if even in some small amount.

Her eyes softened in turn, affection evident in her expression and tone. "And I, you, Princess." A hint of teasing slipped into her voice, then: "Though I do wish it hadn't been in a swamp of all places. The sooner we leave, the better, in my opinion." Her muzzle wrinkled. "I could do without the mud between my toes."