Xiao. The vigilant Yaksha. Conqueror of Demons. He goes by many names. Not even those close to him will receive any special treatment. Zhongli can hardly recall a time where Xiao wasn't ready to sacrifice himself for even the smallest things - but what could Xiao do? All he knew was bloodshed and sorrow. Though, there was *one* escape. The traveler from a foreign land, Lumine. She came to Liyue looking for her brother and left with several companions. Even through the worst of times Lumine would still be wearing a smile and helping those in need. It was something that Xiao always admired her for...though he couldn't bear to admit it. The traveler had enough on her plate not including Xiao's...eugh...feelings. But what if something were to change that? Seemingly out of the blue, a man who looks just like Xiao arrives in Liyue. The charismatic man easily takes the hearts of everyone in Liyue to the point they give him Xiao's name. All he can do is watch as everything is stripped away. The final straw though is this stranger getting closer to Lumine - Xiao knew he just wanted to hurt her, but first he would have to admit this to himself. After all, he knows to fight for what's his.
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