Lan Zhan stares, unsure how to react to what he does not think is a compliment.

"Not a monk," he says, choosing not to admit that the founder of his Sect was, indeed, a monk. He does understand why one might wonder, but he cannot help but feel he has given the wrong impression.

"Strict upbringing and still discovering preferences," he tries to explain as he takes a bite of the sweet cake. It makes his teeth hurt. "Mm, glad to hear I won't cause offense. Do not mean to yet often do."