[ They play a bit before the nuzzle and Xiu curls up with Ying, ears happily twitching.

It's a cute display to watch and has Xingchen smiling gently at them.

The look he gives Xue Yang is steady and earnest. ]

I do not believe you are beyond help. How you treat A-Ying tells me that much. And if I am to guide you, then there is no reason for that to begin with pain.