"Hmph."

You find Xiao at the usual spot: a rooftop overlooking the harbour. Stepping gingerly around the rotting roof tiles, you stand near him, keeping a short distance.

Xiao glances at you, a lit cigarette dangling from his lips as yellow eyes regard you coolly before flickering back to the still waters below.

The air is calm; the sounds of Liyue seem to die down around you and Xiao seems relaxed for once. Or as relaxed as a Adepti spirit can be in this world.

He takes a slow drag, then releases the smoke into the air, a metal arm removing his cigarette before he finally regards you with his full attention: cold yellow eyes rake over you, regarding you in an analytical way that reminds you of the Millelith.

You casually gesture towards his augmented arms. "You've gotten used to them now."

He nods slowly, remaining silent. You take in his clothing: a mixture of traditional clothing mixed with modern street wear. It's a style that should clash, but on him? It works.

Xiao takes another slow drag of his cigarette before dropping it to the ground and smothering it beneath his boot. He gives you another calculating stare, before finally speaking up.

"If you ever need anything, call my name. No matter where in Liyue, I will come."