Sibling of a Qilin

Visionless

"Wayfarer, I have asked the traveler to accompany me to look for something. We found what we were looking for but it's not... not where it should be." You tilted your head curiously. Xiao stared at the wooden floorboards of Wangshu Inn's kitchen.

"Your friend's vision is being auctioned off." You almost choked, turning to Xiao with a confused expression.

"P-pardon?"

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After Xiao explained the whereabouts of your friend's vision and the way to get it. You were quick to act,
you threw on the ornaments of your wares, with Xiao trailing behind you like a puppy. His foot tapped on the wooden floor, though his calm expression you could see the concern in his movements.

"Wayfarer- I apologize, I would help in this venture but-" Xiao paused, you turned around and waved your hand dismissively. "Go, I can handle this."

The Yaksha stared at you, mouth agape. He shook his head and proceeded to be off. "Just don't do anything stupid while I'm gone. I'd hate to have to carry you or whatever." Xiao murmured before disappearing into smoke.

You chuckled softly, a knock interrupted you. As the door was pushed open by non-other than the blond himself. "Traveler!" You hummed, Aether smiled and when he stepped in you could see he had a box with him.

"I hope you don't mind, but I got this outfit for you. It's just something I had, you should wear it." He presented the gift, since the vision was being sold at a private area it'd be good to dress up.

You accepted the gift, smiling happily.
"Thanks traveler," Aether nodded his head, turning around to leave the room. "Traveler, what about you?" You asked, the blond stopped and turned around.

"You'll see," Aether then left the room and closed the door behind him." Though you picked up his strange behavior you decided to address it after you got your friend's vision back.

In a matter of minutes the outfit given by the oddly behaving traveler was on. It looked familiar, though you were unable to place what exactly that familiarity was. Some seams were tight and made you feel claustrophobic. "These wears are very uncomfortable," You squeaked, another knock interrupted.

"Come in," You wheezed, Aether popped his head in and eyes widened. "Let me help you." The traveler chuckled, coming into the room. The outfit he has on was similar to his regular outfit. The dark brown color with his stomach showing.

Though his shirt has Liyuean patterns, like a waterfall of gold flowing down his outfit.
As for his scarf, it was now wrapped around his waist. Truly fashionable, you flashed a smile and slow clapped.

"Impressive impressive." You chuckled, as the blond went behind you and unloosened the strap.
"You look great! We should get going, I have some masks so no one will recognize us." Aether said, pulling out masks from thin air.

"Question traveler, where did you get this?"
You asked, pointing at your outfit as he handed you a mask. "From Zhongli, he said when he took a female form these were his wears." Your face immediately became horrified.

You had forgotten Zhongli can take different human forms. "I-I see.. it's very elegant." You said with your eyebrow twitching.