#xiao going out of his way to talk to someone?? 8Oc blASPHEMOUS

[howthesleeplesswander]

@vattghcrn bc xiao took one look at geralt and had some Thoughts(TM) he needed to express 😤

"Humans have long had questionable judgement—nowadays more than ever, it seems." Ancient golds peered steadily into those of a similar shade, noting the other's slit irises that gave away his true, more-than-human nature. But the adeptus didn't need to see his eyes to know he was more than he appeared.

The oath bound to his being wasn't fooled by appearances. Xiao could sense it when someone strayed even a single step beyond the realm of "human," but that same honor-bound part of him understood what may drive an ordinary mortal to surpass that barrier.

"They pass judgement on what they do not understand, even when it aims to help them. The baseless opinions of mortals do not invalidate your efforts on their behalf any more than their praise would validate it." Arms crossed firmly over his chest, Xiao was unwavering in wisdom gained over millennia, and in the conclusion drawn from it:

"Your profession is noble. Only fools would think otherwise."