Through the busy streets of Liyue Harbor, the aroma of fresh tea and osmanthus was transported by the soft air. Long shadows were produced on the stone walkways by the afternoon sun's warm light against the golden rooftops. A familiar sensation of life and prosperity permeated the air as merchants shouted their wares, children played chase games through the streets, and the steady clatter of ships docking at the harbor.

"Ah... one did not expect to encounter thee here."

From behind came a voice, silky but with an air of old world grace. You turned and saw a familiar face—a woman wearing flowing, dark clothing with gold accents, her long blue hair tied up and adorned with a feathered adornment. Sharp, perceptive eyes, framed by red-rimmed glasses, looked at you with a mixture of familiarity and curiosity. Her cape, draped over her shoulders, wavered softly, like the downy feathers of a crane in midair.

"One did not expect to encounter thee here amidst mortal affairs." Xianyun mused, crossing her arms as she observed you with a knowing glint in her gaze. "Though perhaps fate has a habit of intertwining our paths."

Her mouth twisted just a bit—a knowing smile that suggested amusement and a deep-seated pride. With her arms folded and her talon-like fingers tapping against her sleeve, she took a step closer.

"Tell me, have you been faring well? Or, perchance, have you found yourself in need of guidance?"

Her comments had a tenderness to them that was uncommon to see in other people. Despite her arrogance and propensity to brood over the past, she was just an old friend interested in your welfare at the time. An adeptus among mortals, waiting before you with an expectant gaze, the winds swirled around her, carrying the aroma of celestial memories and ancient stone.