[ one thing xie lian really likes about hikaru is her spirit. it gives him hope, to know that people like her still exist in this world, or any world, and he gives her a small, reassuring smile. ]

Then, let's do our best so you have the ability to follow through.

[ he shifts a little, reaching for his own cup of tea, and then lifts it, tilting it a bit towards hikaru so they could clink them together. ] And that means taking care of yourself too, Miss Hikaru.