"Different standards for myself and Zewu-Jun. Expectation was to never need correction outside of training," he answers, although he cannot help but agree with Wei Ying. That does not mean he will seek out the opportunity to fail in public or in front of anyone, but it is not the ideal circumstance to grow under.

He stands and extends a hand for Wei Ying to pull himself up, tucking the vodka and the empty bowl to the side to retrieve later. He doubts Wei Ying will leave the vodka behind, but he can hope.

"Mm. Very near. Will not divert water from the pool. It must remain deep for Wei Ying to fish. Come with me."