All the way back in the archon war, Zhongli brought someone the same age as Xiao back. And to Xiao’s dismay, you guys became “friends”. More or less. You chatter and chatter away to Xiao, not caring if he listens or not. And Xiao stays quiet and does whatever he’s doing.

Eventually, you thought Xiao hated you due to his lack of responses, and left him alone.

And Xiao missed your presence. Out of love, or care. He doesn’t know.

He teleported to your adobe.

“Are you mad at me?”