From within the stall, he can hear the sound of shuffling that belongs to no animal kept within. These belong to a person and Lan Wangji is quite familiar with that gait. He only turns to greet the individual coming to see such an ornery donkey.

Lan Wangji isn't disappointed at the sight of his husband appearing within his sight, clearly come to keep Lil' Apple fed and quiet. This may not be Cloud Recesses where noise is forbidden, but there are a lot of other animals that the donkey could stir up and cause trouble for his owner.

"Wei Ying," he replies steadily.

Having his husband throw himself into his arms isn't unexpected, he wraps both arms around Wei Wuxian and holds him up as if a dog were barking nearby. This reaction... it's clear that the other has been here longer and has been without him. He turns his head to brush his lips over the crown of his beloved's head.

"I am here." His arms are holding on tightly. "We are here."