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[jadewingedspear]

I do not believe it is wise to speak of my Debt to others, Aether.

[ It's not an admonishment, really. Just a comment - he knows Aether comes from a good place, after all. He wanted to ask Baizhu impossible things, and now some person also trapped in this cursed world? ]

What do they know?

[startraveler]

He has experience with healing and soothing the mind. I thought it would be a good idea to give it a try and ask him about your condition.

[Especially that Aether can't be always by Xiao's side and he doesn't want him to be in pain.]

He told me something similar exists where he's from and while it's incurable, he may be able to do something to sooth it. He just needs to examine you.

[jadewingedspear]

[ There's a point in it, he can see that. Xiao doesn't want Aether to become some kind of crutch for his pain, and it also worries him that it might be addictive. His body isn't used to being pain-free, only contained. It's another reason why he keeps away, especially after the time he reached his limits and came over - only to run into Vanitas instead. ]

Do you trust him?

[startraveler]

[Aether doesn't respond right away. He doesn't know Dan Feng too well, considering they don't talk too often. At the same time, he has no reason to distrust the man.]

I think he can be trusted. He helped me out in the past.

[jadewingedspear]

[ There's a pause before Aether gets a reply. ]

Alright. I will speak to him. However, I would prefer to keep my weakness from being known by too many. This place is dangerous, and we already know minds can be affected.

[startraveler]

I understand. I shared it with him since I thought it was worth giving a shot. I didn't mention your name, though.

His name is Dan Feng. If you prefer, I can go with you to see him.

[jadewingedspear]

[ Oh. That makes sense. ]

I know that name. I met him very briefly at the hotel when I first arrived.

[ Dan Feng reminds him a lot of Zhongli. ]

[startraveler]

Ah. That's good. I'll let him know you agreed to see him. He said he needs some time to prepare.

Let me know how it goes, okay?

[He's hoping for the best, but he's still seeking out other options to help Xiao.]

[jadewingedspear]

I understand.

[ There's a bit of a pause again, and then he adds; ]

It maybe safer if you accompany me.

[ Xiao has no idea what Dan Feng is going to do, and Aether is a shield when it comes to his Karmic Debt possibly flaring up. ]

[startraveler]

[There's a small smile on his face when he reads the message.]

In that case, I'll be right there with you.

[He'll follow wherever Xiao needs him to go.]

[jadewingedspear]

[ That's a bigger relief than he realized. ]

Thank you.