[ McGillis does know what he means and for a moment he's back many years in time in another world, sneaking out of a prestigious dormitory after hours with a laughing boy his age at his side. ]

I'm sorry... this is the worst possible place to lose somebody so precious to you.

[ A loss that leaves you hollow for years and years to come. But wait... Wasn't Wei Wuxian only 20 years old? An interesting age difference for childhood friends. ]

You must have practically raised him.