[ah... it's just out of arms reach that he moves and he didn't want to have to move since he is still a bit lightheaded, but jin ling asking if he needs anything is a terrific open-ended offer. don't worry, he won't tell anyone he lied (except for his friend later, technically) and so long as it stays between them, what's the harm? besides, what sizhui's about to do will be far more questionable than him simply breaking lan clan's rule of ‘no telling lies.’

if the lying would've been considered bold and shameless, god only knows what his next move can be called.]

Jin Ling, [comes through an exasperated, albeit fond-sounding sigh then sizhui rolls, stretches an arm out and cinches his fingers around the other boy's wrist.] I need you to sit down and do some deep-breathing with me.

[come now, jin ling, where else did he learn such a terrible habit? jingyi's good at breaking (or ‘bending,’ as their friend would insist) the rules, so best to learn from a master and know exactly how to word things proper-like for a convincing lie. let's not get into the way it'll help him bluff his way through the next remark, either.] Because if you worry any harder, you'll fall through the floor.