As he always does, Lan Wangji listens attentively to every word Magnus says. He doesn't actually need every explanation Magnus gives for the terms he is using, but he doesn't stop him, either. He likes listening to Magnus, the way he likes listening to Claudius or Wei Ying or even, occasionally, Crowley. The explanation does nothing to convince him that Magnus is not brave.

"Diplomacy is not my strong suit," he says, with just the faintest hint of wryness about it.