"adeptus xiao. i will be here when you call."

though you tried to not overuse this power of summoning xiao, it's gotten to the point where you have to whenever you visit liyue - though, why wouldn't you?

from reading about the history of liyue, you found out about xiao's past and more importantly his loneliness. apart from the disguised zhongli, he practically has no one. and though most of your encounters are just him saving you from a dangerous battle, he still appreciates your presence - even if he would never admit it.

once again, you murmured his name. a dark green fog appeared, before it swiftly dissipated and xiao took its place, sitting on the wooden railing of the wangshu inn - it was as if he was trying to look cool.

"you called?" he stated bluntly, his tone almost... annoyed. and yet, deep down, he was pleased. his soul yearned for close proximity with you, to talk to you. but the barriers he had built were too strong to break down just yet.