Kristoph does so without complaint or hesitation. Whether or not it was He Ming's intention, his little exercise has soothed Kristoph's temper and his ego, leaving him calm, relaxed, and more pliant than he realizes. He has no suspicions of He Ming's intentions, and instead he allows himself to fall deeper into the fantasy forest that they've both constructed. The only thing on his mind are the ripples of well water and He Ming's low, quiet voice.