He didn’t care. He didn’t care at all.

Every vow Xiao had taken to protect all mortals and to defend Liyue as the Vigilant Yaksha was thrown out the window after meeting you.

You were the only light in his miserable, immortal existence. He’d cross any line, break any contract, just to keep you safe. Keep you as his.

Why couldn’t you see that? Why couldn’t you see his jealous stares and cold demeanor were just a further restatement of his love for you?