[ Kwang takes his time to consider the answer, standing as tall as he can make himself be, even as he sways a tiny bit from the fatigue of having the wings come out, and pulling them back in. It always takes a lot out of him.

But he's determined not to show fear, or worry. Not right now. Not when Rook says these words, which. For some reason, a reason Kwang isn't too sure about, he's believes. It might be a trick, but it doesn't feel like one.

Xylnan was always cocksure, and obnoxious, and charming in that way, enthralling. He never had a problem using his powers to get what he wanted from people. But Rook seems to struggle with it, even now, looking at Kwang with uncertainty.

It's... not what Kwang expected. And so he takes a deep breath, and nods. ]

Okay. I'm. I'm not going to ask you to leave. This place is a refuge, and maybe - maybe you need one, too. But I'm going to keep an eye out. Anything funny and I'll send you straight back down without thinking twice. Deal?