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Traveler
Yup!
Xiao
Did something happen?
Traveler
How do you like it here?
Xiao
...
Xiao
There are no ominous things here. It's a quiet place.
Xiao
But...
Traveler
But?
Xiao
It's too comfortable.
Traveler
Not used to it?
Xiao
...Yes.
Xiao
I will protect this haven. For your sake.
Xiao
I know that I can never have a peaceful and carefree life.
Xiao
...Still, your kindness is accepted.
Traveler
Want to chat?
Xiao
...Idle chatter?
Xiao
...If you wish, I'll accompany you.
Traveler
I thought you'd refuse.
Xiao
Hm?
Xiao
To make a request but prepare yourself for rejection...
Xiao
Human interaction really is troublesome.
Traveler
You seem a bit reluctant..
Xiao
That's not it.
Xiao
I didn't expect you to make such a request.
Xiao
Generally, I don't partake in activities like "chatting."
Xiao
But if it's with you... I'll try.
Traveler
How have you been?
Xiao
Are you asking about the effects of my karmic debt?
Xiao
...No issues.
Xiao
It is of my own doing, so I alone will bear the consequences.
Xiao
...I don't know if it's related to you, but recently, the pain from my karmic debt has been less excruciating.
Xiao
It's much easier to bear than before.
Xiao
As for any excess concerns... Best to leave that for yourself.
Traveler
Is there anything you'd like to do?
Xiao
If you have free time, we can go to Liyue Harbor together...
Xiao
If not... never mind.
Traveler
Of course we can.
Xiao
Uh... alright.
Traveler
Finally decided to integrate into city life?
Xiao
Ahem...
Xiao
I have no intention of getting close to the lives of mortals.
Xiao
But I know that you often enter and leave the city, walking amidst the crowd.
Xiao
The stories of these times, or their joys... If I don't experience such things myself, it'll be hard to understand your thoughts.
Traveler
So... you're doing this for me?
Xiao
Yes, to understand you.
Xiao
I had a feeling that it would be difficult, but after having such thoughts, I can't simply sit back and do nothing.
Xiao
I will control myself while I am in the city.
Xiao
I'll try to speak... as little as possible.
Traveler
I'll be with you.
Traveler
You can say whatever you want. I'll bail you out.
Xiao
Hmm...
Xiao
Let me know when you're ready to go.
Xiao
...Morning.
Xiao
If you encounter a difficult situation, don't be stubborn. Call my name. I will make it right.
Traveler
Good night, Xiao.
Xiao
Today...
Xiao
Forget it, it's nothing. Good night.
Xiao
The kitchen here is furnished just like Wangshu Inn's.
Xiao
Looking at the ingredients here... could you recreate that dish I'm familiar with? I assume you know the one...
Xiao
...It's just an idle thought... I'm not expecting anything.
Xiao
Short and squat wooden houses, sparsely scattered... Sometimes, a village like this can be easier to guard than a city.
Xiao
When hunting demons, I just want bystanders out of the area, so I can focus on fighting.
Xiao
...So this is what human construction looks like up close.
Xiao
Oh. It's you two.
Traveler
We meet again! Hiya!
Xiao
Why do you insist on getting involved in the world of demons and adepti? You're breaking the rules too often.
Xiao
A Sigil of Permission? You came prepared.
Xiao
Though this only prevents me from hurting you myself. Doesn't stop you from getting hurt in other ways.
Traveler
Uhh... I don't get it...
Xiao
Too much contact with our world is breaking the rules.
Xiao
Mortal souls are not as robust as those of adepti, nor can your blood carry this level of adeptal energy.
Xiao
It's for your own good. Leave. Now.
Xiao
What's this?
Traveler
It's your favorite, Almond Tofu! As well as my best dish — a Satisfying Salad.
Xiao
Rex Lapis... How could this be?
Xiao
I... can't imagine it. Though times have changed, I've never imagined a Liyue without him.
Xiao
The ruling Qixing... Just what role have they played in this?
Xiao
...
Xiao
I will seek Moon Carver, Mountain Shaper, and Cloud Retainer. It is time they too made their decisions.
Xiao
Adepti do not turn on their responsibilities.
Xiao
I have my reasons to not want to be tainted by the mortal realm, but... responsibilities are responsibilities.
Xiao
Our god is the God of Contracts after all.
Traveler
Wait! I still have one last question.
Xiao
Hmm?
Traveler
That... Dusky Ming. She's...
Xiao
When conquering demons, on occasion, you can come across spirits who have never hurt anyone, yet are also not yet able to be moved on.
Xiao
So I asked the innkeeper and the boss if they could keep her here for a time.
Traveler
So really, Wangshu Inn was looking after her! Really keeping a wide range of business going, huh!
Xiao
What brings you here?
Xiao
Have they found a solution to the danger in the sea?
Trveler
What danger in the sea?
Xiao
Ningguang didn't tell you?
Xiao
Something has happened in Guyun Stone Forest. According to the contract, as an adeptus, I should not get involved for now.
Xiao
But these things can be unpredictable. I have a contingency plan of my own.
Traveler
Xiao, what do you...
Xiao
Only a single mountain lies between here and Liyue Harbor.
Xiao
If things get out of control, I will defend this place myself.
Paimon
Ah! Oh, it's Xiao!
Yanfei
Conqueror of Demons? What are you doing here?
Yelan
...
Xiao
Oh, I came down from above. I heard a noise, so I followed it here.