[ He is definitely worried, because Altria seemed a little lost but also because he's naturally a bit overprotective. He's supposed to be defending others and upholding righteousness and recently Lan Xichen has felt like a failure in that role. He smiles with an awkward insecurity, trying to keep face. ]

Well, I was hoping that it might offer us some reason for what the city wants from us. If not, then at least I can meet other people and gain some of your thoughts as well.

[ He believes in the benefit of working together to solve these mysteries. ]

Perhaps the answers lie in our experiences together.