It goes against everything he knows to turn his back to the strange reflection of himself, like turning his back to a known enemy, but he's weak to the sound of Wen Kexing's voice. Even if it's a trick, it'll be worth at least a moment to see Wen Kexing standing in front of him.

"Lao Wen," he says helplessly, as he lifts his eyes. The last time he'd seen Kexing this bedraggled was after their fight with Ye Baiyi--when Zishu stood between him and Ye Baiyi. "What were you doing, falling into a bath?"

If this is a trick... Zishu takes a breath, his hand tightening on the hilt of the filthy sword he holds. If this is a trick, he's going to be selfish for just a moment longer.