but it might've calmed him enough to think about his responsibilities to the city and get his mind going on solving the riddle.
Oh, yes, I can see that, and I like the idea of Xiao Guo stepping up to be earnest and hopeful and "we'll solve this" because he would be.
What really gets me about this scene is the touching
Yes, me too. ♥ That's a good point about Shen Wei rarely initiating touch, and when he does it's more or less utilitarian. One could make the case that the almost-hug here is also utilitarian -- they are grabbing Zhao Yunlan to keep him upright -- but Shen Wei doesn't let go of him like the others do, and patting Zhao Yunlan on the back is pure comfort. ♥ ♥ As is the arm touch later in the scene.
doesn't hesitate to use it, even in a public setting
I really love that about this scene!
He is young for his position
I'm trying to remember: is this mentioned in the show? (From Minister Gao, or Guo Ying, or anyone else?) I feel like there's some mention of it that I can't call to mind.
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Oh, yes, I can see that, and I like the idea of Xiao Guo stepping up to be earnest and hopeful and "we'll solve this" because he would be.
What really gets me about this scene is the touching
Yes, me too. ♥ That's a good point about Shen Wei rarely initiating touch, and when he does it's more or less utilitarian. One could make the case that the almost-hug here is also utilitarian -- they are grabbing Zhao Yunlan to keep him upright -- but Shen Wei doesn't let go of him like the others do, and patting Zhao Yunlan on the back is pure comfort. ♥ ♥ As is the arm touch later in the scene.
doesn't hesitate to use it, even in a public setting
I really love that about this scene!
He is young for his position
I'm trying to remember: is this mentioned in the show? (From Minister Gao, or Guo Ying, or anyone else?) I feel like there's some mention of it that I can't call to mind.