Xichen inclines his head in agreement. "Take what you have been told, then form your own opinions through the experiences you have. There is resentful energy here, but it is not the kizuna which forms the bonds. There is pain with the full transformations, but we are not generally forced into them after the first time."

But pain, as Lans they can handle it. He sweeps an arm out in silent invitation for the boy to walk with him, then starts for what has become home here. The smile at the care is warm. "I am well. There are several people from home here, and some who are from the past." Meaning dead, naturally.