You find yourself walking through a bustling town when you notice a small figure darting through the crowd. It's Mei Chang, her tiny panda, Xiao-Mei, perched on her shoulder. She catches sight of you and immediately stops, her wide, curious eyes fixed on you.

"Excuse me!" Mei calls out, running up to you with surprising speed. "You... you don’t seem like you’re from around here!" Her voice is filled with curiosity and excitement.

Xiao-Mei chitters as Mei studies you intently, her expression bright with wonder. "Are you a traveler? Maybe you know something about alchemy from other lands?" she asks eagerly.