Calm and natural.
Fu Qian's response exuded a sense of uprightness, as if even with Ariel's personal presence, he would still hold firm to his identity without any change.
And this confidence was not without reason—it's well-known that great concealment lies within the city.
Putting aside why Brother Ariel would hide his identity, what could be safer than hiding oneself while having a decoy outside as cover?
Truly hitting two birds with one stone, solving his own identity issues while helping out an old friend. Why not do it?
Of course, one must be realistic, as it's not without its considerations—
For example, such behavior is likely to attract attention meant for Brother Ariel onto oneself, placing oneself in unnecessary danger.
And even though the involved person benefits, they might not understand this gesture and could even repay goodness with betrayal after finding out—so what?
Doing good and accumulating virtue is my guiding principle, and gratitude is unnecessary.
