An action that prompts Sizhui to immediately raise both arms and circle the other man's shoulders, one hand actually clutching his shoulder and the other tangling in his robes at the spot just below his nape. The former hand, however, withdraws then he lifts his arm, using the sleeve to offer them some makeshift cover.

“While I appreciate your concern, do you truly intend to carry me the whole way? You'll need a change of clothes too if that's the case.”

And he's also somewhat worried about being seen, but not for the same reasons that people will likely spread rumors about, regardless of how desperately Sizhui's trying to keep them hidden.