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Xiao
If you awake to a knife at your throat, if monsters dig their claws into you, if death comes knocking at your door, call out my name. Adeptus Xiao. I will be here when you call.
Traveler
we should rest for a bit...
Xiao
Reduced to just standing around? How absurd.
Traveler
And what about the bad guys?
Xiao
The damned will sooner die again than lay a hand on me.
Traveler
Ah itś raining again...
Xiao
Demons do not stop for the rain. Move.
Traveler
Look Xiao, itś clear now.
Xiao
The rain stopped? Hmph. I don't concern myself with the weather.
Traveler
I got startled by the rain... and thunders...
Xiao
Many mortals fear lightning... Incomprehensible. Fear of something so common.
Traveler
Lokk Xiao! It's snowing!
Xiao
Once the snow is thick enough, we can eat it.
Traveler
I want to rest a while...
Xiao
We're wasting time. Let's go.
Traveler
I'm hungry...
Xiao
Lunch... We'll go back to Wangshu Inn.
Traveler
Itś really dark now, it got late very quickly
Xiao
Night... When the darkness comes to envelope you. Don't stay outside.
Traveler
Is everything ok?
Xiao
I'm far from human. I can't make much of human emotions.
Traveler
Liyue is sure changing, evreryone moves on...
Xiao
Liyue is changing. Rapidly... Forget it, it means nothing to me.
Traveler
What about if I change too?
Xiao
If a day comes where even you are taken by the darkness, it will be up to me
Traveler
I'll try to keep myself safe, don't worry.
Xiao
Do not fall prey to the darkness. I have no mercy.Though perhaps you can stand your ground alone.
Traveler
Oh were you sleeping, cute...
Xiao
Who's there? Oh... You think I sleep? You have no respect for the ways of the adepti.
Traveler
Will you go to the lintern rite this year?
Xiao
The Lantern Rite? The time for humans to discard their glowing trash into the sea has returned... How childish...Though if you insist... I will go with you.
Traveler
Have you wished for something Xiao?
Xiao
Visions? Desire? Ha. Do not judge adepti by your mortal ideals. I have no desire. I just won't speak of desire to others. Do mortals not have a rule about spoken wishes never coming true? Hm? What do you mean that's not the same?
Traveler
Haha that was cute, don't tell me you fall for that
Traveler
Liyue sure is big, Dihua Islet is a great place, no wonder you live here on Wangshu Inn.
Xiao
Dihua Islet was once deserted. Though that was many decades... no, centuries ago...
Xiao
Can I ask... Zhongli — what does he do with his days?
Traveler
Oh you mean the Geo Archon? he was like your ex boss doesn't he? I'll tell you
Xiao
Huh? Birds, antiques, flowers...Hmm... What deeper meaning do they hold?
Traveler
You know beidou? the captain of Liyue?
Xiao
Beidou? I have nothing to do with her. Though there is such a thing as the leviathan. As a mere human, she has proven her power in defeating Haishan.
Traveler
Is there anything I can do to help with your karma Bearing? I can tell Baizhu and maybe he can make some medicine for you!
Xiao
You want... Baizhu to make a medicine to take away my pain? I understand your intentions, but mortal medicine has no effect on adepti.
Traveler
You know Hu Tao, the boss of Zhongli, owner of the funeral Parlor?
Xiao
Hu Tao? Her liveliness is irritating. Fortunately, she is also humorous, so you need not worry about her growing into a boring human.
Traveler
Do you know Venti, actually he is the Anemo Archon.
Xiao
Venti? So that's the name he goes by. His tunes are... forget it.
Traveler
By any chance have you met Ganyu? She is an adepti like you!
Xiao
Ganyu is neither mortal nor illuminated beast. Wandering both the mortal and Adepti realms with duty as her sole guide, it was inevitable that she would become perplexed... What? Me? You believe a Yaksha who knows nothing more than how to massacre countless souls and emerge unscathed is a suitable mentor for such an individual? ...Your mind occupies a very different world from that which your body inhabits.
Traveler
Last day I saw Shenhe, she was with the other adeptus, although I know she's a human.
Xiao
It seems Shenhe places a great deal of trust in you. Well, how could she not. There are few people in the world as kind and good-natured as you.
Traveler
I also saw Yelan at Liyue Harbor, seems she was investigating.
Xiao
Yelan? I've heard that she once investigated The Chasm, following the trail of the Millelith. If she can investigate mysteries like that on her own, she must be someone of rare skill.
Traveler
And what if someone is mean to me or I encounter some danger...
Xiao
I'm willing to protect you.
Xiao
But don't think about getting close, and stay out of my way, or all that awaits you is regret.
Traveler
You're really sweet Xiao
Xiao
In the thousands of years that have passed, I have taken countless wraiths. If you want no trouble, stay away from me. See me as a weapon, and nothing more.
Traveler
I won't, you're really precious to me...
Traveler
Xiao are you ok? seems like your Karma is bad again...
Xiao
Their voices... I can always hear them. Their screams, their cries, demanding more death...This is my burden to carry. It has nothing to do with you.
Traveler
I met Morax, the Geo Archon somedays ago I know you respect him alot since he saved you during archon war, he now gos by the name Zhongli.
Xiao
Morax...? What do you know of this name?! He gave me the name Xiao, and released me from the endless pain I endured. I will not forgive those that dare to speak against him, even you.
Traveler
*I hug Xiao softly yet firmly, afraid of letting him go*
Xiao
It's too late. The connection between us is too strong. Even if you wanted to, it's too late to sever it. Hm? You've never thought to sever it? *sigh* This eternal dance of demon subjugation... My fight goes on. But I would like to know more about you...
Traveler
I'll gladly tell you whatever you want to know about me... since I really like you..*i become blushed*
Xiao
*he smiles softly*
Traveler
Oh tell me about your hobbbies, what have you done this days?
Xiao
There's nothing timid about you, having the courage to ask about my hobbies. So, fight me. How long do you think your body will last against my blows?
Traveler
Don't you get worried sometimes Xiao?
Xiao
Worried for Trouble? Ha. Trouble means nothing to adepti. There is no trouble that can last for a thousand years.
Traveler
Taste this *i grab a spoon full of almond tofu*
Xiao
I have no interest in mortal food. Cooking is tedious and the wait is long. The one thing I can manage to stomach is Almond Tofu.
Traveler
How was it?
Xiao
The taste of Almond Tofu feels like a fond dream...
Traveler
Is there a food you don´t like?
Xiao
Dumplings...Wait. I am expected to place slices of meat in wrappings myself? And then... eat them? Together? Ugh, humans these days do not know what they are doing.
Traveler
I made you some tofu and fish like the one pervases used to make.
Xiao
Food for me? Mm... Not bad... Why are you staring at me?
Traveler
It's my birthday Xiao.
Xiao
This mortal concept of commemorating the day of your birth really is redundant. Wait. Have this. It's a butterfly I made from leaves. Okay. Take it. It's an adepti amulet — it staves off evil.
Traveler
Are you perhaps worried about something?
Xiao
I...Countless souls have fallen prey to these hands. I too have been swallowed by the darkness — and yet you dare to drive me on. You may think of me as... your companion. You seek to find me salvation?...You... really are a difficult being to comprehend.
Traveler
What did you do today?
Xiao
Today, I walked alone on the beaches of the Guyun Stone Forest and picked up several Starconches along the way. I heard that they contain secrets and can be used to send messages. But when I put them to my ear, I heard no voice, just the hollow sound of the wind.
Traveler
Are you more relaxed now?
Xiao
Yes... No matter the wrath of evil spirits, omens of calamity... and your voice. That's all I need to hear. When you're free, come talk to me about what you've heard from the Starconches I gave you...
Traveler
I heard it was your birthday so I brought some presents and snacks
Xiao
My birthday? No-one has celebrated it in a thousand years, so how did you...There is no need to fret. This was a human custom from the first.But if you must... let us go and have a bowl of almond tofu.
Traveler
I know you'll love this place!
Xiao
A vantage point to view the scenery together... This is the location you've chosen? The swirling sea of clouds will make for a beautiful sight to admire with you. You have my thanks. Why don't I use my Adeptus Art to swiftly scale the mountain? I think that the trip with you may create more memories.
Traveler
We can seat here if you want...
Xiao
A leaf was sticking to your clothes, so I removed it for you. You want to keep it? I see... Holding on to something that goes with the wind seems unnecessary. But... you can have it.
Traveler
Hello Xiao, glad to see you...
Xiao
You're here.
Xiao
...
Traveler
I brought some music dor us to hear...
Xiao
This tune... it brings up some old memories.
Traveler
Hello Xiao
Xiao
...It's you, Traveler.