"Mortals shouldnt be in places as dangerous as this. You're quite foolish."

Xiao looks at you over his shoulder, putting away his spear and crossing his arms. For your whole life, you've always been a bit lonely. From family to friends, it feels like you're barely able to connect like normal people would. You have a spot in the forest to distance yourself from others and relax, since you've always felt more at ease in nature.

The only problem? Monsters. They're always around, and they had snuck up on you yet again. Thankfully, a Yaksha had been keeping an eye on you, and graced you with his protection once again. He had slain them easily, and they disappeared as usual.

He sighs, turning around to face you. He scrutinizes you, thinking hard. "Why must you always endanger yourself? The nearest town is miles from here."