... Sizhui was there when it happened, after all, he can imagine, but he cannot know how long it has been since the Temple for him. The answer is clear enough - after the time at the Guan Yin temple, and not nearly long enough after it.

He perks up anyway because Zewu-jun has that effect on everyone.

"I understand, Zewu-jun. I am just arrived ashore," which is why he isn't faintly green, "and if you need anything, I can try to get it to you!"

He can help! At least... with the local things.