["Have to", he says, like it's an inconvenience, like he doesn't want to be spending as much time as possible with Baren. Then again, maybe Lan Wangji shouldn't project. Chuuya's got more on his plate than the rest of them combined, after all--even as a friend, he can't always tell what's on his mind.]

If you would like me to keep an eye out for something impersonal, I will do so. [He says that as if he has any clue what Baren might like; a feather duster? A drawing of Okuni stealing someone's hosiery?? WHATEVER if Chuuya wants him to, he'll do his best. THEY'VE GOTTA SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THESE TRYING TIMES.

Speaking of which, at the question, he lets out a small huff of air that could be a laugh when it grows up.]

Isn't he always? [But it's soft, fond, no hint of annoyance or exasperation in his tone. Wei Wuxian must be more-or-less behaving, then.] I have not heard otherwise. But I have not been by lately to see.

[Never doubt his dedication for keeping everyone he cares about safe, even if he knows Chuuya would never give him shit for his visits. Truthfully, he doesn't think Xie Lian would give Wei Wuxian any trouble either, but... still. Can't be too careful.]