The fact that we do not know is exactly why it is dangerous. 'Maybe' is not good enough to risk other people.
[ He's used to being isolated, Aether! Being around people just makes him anxious. At least the Vision wielders means he has other people to fight together with if needed. He has no need to socialize!
(Sure, buddy.) ]
If you wish it of me, I will visit you when you are alone.
[ Their new 'imprint' thing is addictive to his pain, so he wants to limit that - but he also wants to see Aether. ]
[ He replies 'grumpily', but there's a hint of a smile for a heartbeat or two. He doesn't exactly visit people other than Zhongli, so underneath all the worry he's a bit curious to see Aether's place... without Vanitas.
Then Xiao steps back a bit, taking his hands from Aether's. The dulled pain returns in full force and he takes a deep breath to steady himself. ]
[As Xiao's hands leave his own, Aether feels an urge to chase them, to grab them once more and hold for a moment longer, but he stays as is. His companion knows all too well that he can seek him out whenever he needs his hand to be held.]
[ Xiao furthers the distance between them and hops up on the car again, the steel wreck making a grinding sound. He'll make his way up to the building roofs again soon, watching over the city like a an unsleeping sentinel.
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[ He's used to being isolated, Aether! Being around people just makes him anxious. At least the Vision wielders means he has other people to fight together with if needed. He has no need to socialize!
(Sure, buddy.) ]
If you wish it of me, I will visit you when you are alone.
[ Their new 'imprint' thing is addictive to his pain, so he wants to limit that - but he also wants to see Aether. ]
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That's great. [He smiles when Xiao agrees to visit.] I'll make sure to have some almond tofu for you when you do.
[He wants to be well prepared.]
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[ He replies 'grumpily', but there's a hint of a smile for a heartbeat or two. He doesn't exactly visit people other than Zhongli, so underneath all the worry he's a bit curious to see Aether's place... without Vanitas.
Then Xiao steps back a bit, taking his hands from Aether's. The dulled pain returns in full force and he takes a deep breath to steady himself. ]
I will let you know.
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I'll be waiting.
[He says simply.]
Just remember that you're always welcome.
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Right now, though, he gives Aether a soft look. ]
I will remember.