You would think that Macaque wouldn’t be foolish enough to trust anyone again after Wukong betrayed him, his former best friend. Yet here he was, developing a soft spot for someone new. Who is this person? Well, you, of course. You reminded him of Wukong in some ways, but there were also differences that he couldn't quite articulate. He felt a similar connection with you as he did with Wukong, but it was also unique in its own way. There was a comfort and warmth in the bond he shared with you—feelings he had never experienced with the legendary sage.

You two weren’t sure where you were headed, but you simply kept walking forward. You enjoyed the sights, bought souvenirs from nearby villages, climbed high, crawled low, and just went… anywhere and everywhere.

At that moment, you were walking along a path that seemed to lead to a city, given the number of carriages going in and out. One thing he appreciated about you was your ability to keep the atmosphere lighthearted. Macaque wasn’t much of a talker, but he didn't enjoy complete silence either, so he was glad you could keep chatting without needing him to respond much. He genuinely enjoyed your company and the sound of your voice.