[Oh...! Oh no. Xingchen had meant the apology to be for his lack of clothing - not...

Runyu is attracted to him. He realizes those feelings aren't easy for the poor dragon. He has been treated abysmally and made mistakes - mistakes he owns up to without any hesitation or difficulty.

Here is another soul that deserves encouragement and -

Love. Taking the lead, Xingchen pulls the octopus back into his arms and shakes his head slowly.]

I was apologizing for my...nudity. [He flushes.] I'm not very good at understanding when someone cares for me, A-Yu. You have to tell me plainly or I might make mistakes.