[Keeping the mind off these things... Yuan could suggest staying away from the village for a few days- just exploring the mountains and enjoying the solitude, but... That's the kind of thing that would only work for him. He can't suggest this to someone who would need the comfort of friendship. So there's still the other alternative.]
Hobbies. Just doing whatever you can to keep busy.
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Hobbies. Just doing whatever you can to keep busy.