I think it was just bad timing - the lava and trying to keep Ryo out of it.

[ ryo your depth perception. he sort of wiggles a little bit as popcorn hides, wrapping around lu bixing's waist and dipping behind him, and then shakes his head. ]

For him? A little. He's at least out and about instead of hiding. [ maybe he could just tell dad needed comfort. ]