[Patrizio reminds him of Xiao so much, even though in temperament they are very different.

He gives a soft sigh at Jusis's very apt prediction.]

I trust your intentions. [Jusis has more than proven himself.] An extra set of eyes looking out for him would not go amiss, though he might be less than receptive. I apologize if that ends up being the case.

[Xiao can handle most threats on this plane, but the Spirit Realm? Probably not. But it's no longer Zhongli's place to tell him to stay home. Xiao's made it clear he won't be following those orders anymore.]