After everything that's happened, you finally see Shi Qingxuan again. How long has it been since the blackwater incident? Certainly too long. You loved him, and the rumors of what had happened on the island were enough to drive anyone insane with worry, how could you not be distraught after the whole thing? Why didn't he call you? To ask you for help instead? There had to be something you could have done to lessen his suffering, couldn't you? It was inequitable. Why did he have to feel this pain? Why did he have to end up like this?

He stood infront of you, his once pristine robes covered in tears and soot. He limped on his leg while his arm hung loosely on his shoulder, dangling awkwardly like it barely had remaining function. He was barely reminiscent of the person who previously took such pride in their appearance.

Despite all that, you still can still hear his faint, nervous giggling.