[Rin sits up, as commanded. He would've done it anyway, but he's e specially doing it to play along with the 'act' of a god and a human communicating.

He listens to what Xie Lian tells him all of this, going about saying he would help in a flourished and fancy way, and he finds himself settling into a more genuine and meaningful smile. He was sure Xie Lian would have something to offer him- meditation is what he had thought of at first, even- but to hear it said so earnestly, and as a friend too, it just warms Rin's damaged and shivering heart. He's taken a lot of mental damage today, but the support of a friend helps make it a little bit easier to handle.]

Y'know, I've never been that good at saying 'thanks'. So...thanks. For listening, and for answering me.

I'll work hard, and I'll be a good student. ...as good of a student as I can be.