Immediately he frowned in the direction of the way their escort had gone. For a moment Baxia rattled and he closed his eyes before letting out a breath. He was fine. He could...control this.

Baxia settled and he looked back to Xichen. "This would be best done in privacy."

It was as close as he would admit to the fact that he was struggling today. And Xichen's calming presence... Well it was welcome to say the least. Looking to him, he nodded to confirm his own words before taking Baxia so he could bring it with them to his chambers where he closed the door behind them.

"I didn't wish to trouble you, Xichen. You must be busy."