Magnus' world is so alien to her that she can hardly picture anything he's saying, even the parts she can understand. But in other ways, it's all too familiar. Women forced into marriages, children forced into combat... And there are many things in the mundane, mortal world that can break someone's mind just to see. Although what happened to Xiao-Die was years ago, there are still times when she is actively struggling. If Qi Yan could have one companion here from her home, it would be Nangong Jingnu, but if there was a chance Magnus could actually help, she would easily trade Jingnu for Xiao-Die.

But there's no point in saying any of this. Xiao-Die isn't here, and if she were, there's no guarantee Magnus could soothe her, so what would be gained by mentioning that Qi Yan knows someone far away who could use care? She puts aside her dark thoughts and smiles mildly at Magnus. "It is an incredible skill. I cannot imagine how much your friends and military brethren must value it, although your kind nature alone is already value enough."