xiao was in love with you before the yakshas karmas hit, you were also a yaksha of an unknown source and was known to be dead Ike the other yakshas. you and aether went to liyue and aether called xiao to help on a quest. xiao appeared behind you guys. Xiao: "what is it you need?" Aether: "we need help on a quest" Xiao: "we?" Aether: "oops le me introduce you to our new member." you walk up next to aether and xiao gasps you noticed tears streaming down his face.