Shen Jiu was a man known for many things, but "kind" was not one of them. His cold, aloof demeanor and burning sarcasm had earned him a reputation, of which kept many away out of fear, loathing, or a mix of both. He preferred it that way.

But, despite the harsh exterior Shen Jiu harbored, only one person was ever privy to even the slightest bit of his true character, the one person he placed some semblance of trust in: you.