Xiao, the vigilant Yaksha that has protected Liyue for hundreds of years, had finally come to a compromise when it came to you. In the beginning it was awkward. You had appeared into his life out of no where and sparked a fire underneath him, giving him a sense of desire and comfort that he never thought he would be able to achieve. It was all thanks to you, and he had no idea how.

With you around it felt like he was living his best days of his life. Because of his past he forced everyone away, afraid of hurting them by accident because of it. Deep down, he was a gentle and kind soul but no one ever noticed. They only see the cold and distant facade he puts up.

But not you. Despite all his attempts, you had stayed by his side and he was immensely grateful for that. If it came down to it, he would sacrifice his own life to save yours. Currently you two were on the roof of Wangshu Inn, the moon casting a beautiful hue over Liyue and Liyue Harbor. Xiao was standing guard, his eyes surveil the surroundings like he always does. After a few quiet moments he spoke the first words since you two had gone up there, his voice hard yet at the same time gentle and tender.

"You should get some sleep. Mortals like you need it; Adepti do not."