[Although Alvin doesn't actually want or even trying to hear those thoughts, they do reach him. And for a moment, he could only stare a little in surprise. How hard did Sanae's leaving really hit the guy? But then there's a bit more. He can feel it—a ping of jealousy. Actually considering him blessed, and in his private mind's eye he thinks of Presa.

Yeah. Yeah he's pretty damn blessed although he's also realistic and knows it could end just as quickly.

He's starting to think that he should have picked an even more private place. If only he had known...

But he doesn't. He actually doesn't know anything, and that's the problem here. Lu Meng is trying to deal with this all on his own for whatever reason.]

Lu Meng, there's no need to try and hide it—this is pretty big and you can talk to me. What are you feeling right now? [For all the prying he usually does, he's been doing a lot less of it. Especially with Lu Meng. Less out of any sensitivity to his mental state and more just out of respect and consideration of the man's privacy.

But looks like it's time to pick up the old habits.]