[shifting in his seat and giving Lan Wangji a thoroughly dissatisfied look to make it clear that wasn't the response he wanted to hear. but it also seems to be the only one that he's going to get, so he hops to his feet and makes a point of brushing the grass off of his pants. an easy smile is back on his face in seconds]

I always do what I want! And I would actually love to stick around. But I have other things to do, promises to keep. If you can just point me in the right direction I'll be on my way, and you can have your peace and quiet again.