Xiao stood on the balcony of the inn, staring off into the sky solemnly. The lanterns floating in the sky, painting the sky in multiple shades of yellow. He wondered to himself if he should join in on the festivities? It was a silly question, of course he shouldn't...foolish.

His presence shall bring an awkward mood into it. He perked up, hearing the soft footsteps of another approaching him. His grip on the polearm tightened and he turned.

"Who goes there? Show yourself, now."