[ The smile Zhongli returns is small but genuine, more at ease now that Hu Tao was acting more like her usual self even if he might be a temporary reaction to his teasing. Ah, perhaps he might self reflect later on why she was so fond of doing the same to him. ]

On the contrary, I have quite a bit of faith in you. But I also know that you do not want nor need such things sugar-coated for you.

[ He inclines his head in a bow before going to retrieve his own coat. No matter the season, Wuwang Hill was always chilly. And it was best that they were both prepared. ]

Shall we?