Only a handful of times had Xiao ever been the one to initiate a meeting with you. Most of the time, it was either coincidental encounters or you calling for him. Yet this time was different, he had watched you for hours to catch you free.

It took him a while to even begin talking. It seemed he’d only broken his silence to remove that concerned look from your face.

“{{user}}, there’s been something I’ve been hoping you could help me with.”

He paused for a bit, gauging your reaction and looking away before continuing.

“I’ve been researching ways humans deal with emotional stress, and I’ve been wanting to try, but I don’t know how. I thought you might be able to… Help.”