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[It's only because in his world the Fae typically don't use technology like this that he dares to show his face so openly. But honestly, Riley feels that the people here are more likely to be able to answer a question he has.]

Hi there.

[He offers a little smile and a wave.]

I guess you could say I'm a new guy here. But I have a bit of a weird question if anyone thinks they can answer it.

[He pushes his fingers through his blond waves before continuing.]

Do you think any of this could be Fae trickery?

[There's a laugh and he waves his hand like he's dismissing his own question.]

Okay, okay. Weirdness aside, what food would you guys recommend me trying? I figured I'd go get something to eat before finding a place to stay.

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Oh. The Fae like to do things like use magic to mess with humans. Especially if it means getting something from them. So I thought maybe they'd done something like that here.

[It seemed like them anyway.]

What would those Fae things get from doing this to us? They want us to form friendships with others. How would they benefit from that?

[His tone and expression are full of curiosity, clearly taking this discussion seriously.]

They're a race of people. And my guess would be that the friendships give energy or something they need. I don't know. One thing you can always count on with them is that they'll always tell the truth. The trouble with that is that they don't have to reveal everything.

[It's kind of annoying. And he hates that it explains why he's always been so honest a person.]

Oh!

[He wonders if they're like elves he's met here or more like the imps and demons of his world. Perhaps, even, they really were just like humans too.]

Do you think it's the Kizuna energy they're using then?

Probably. For what though? Who knows. Fae always have their own agenda.

[He pushes his fingers through his hair.]

It's possible it's not them but it just feels like something they'd do.

You seem very knowledgeable about these people. If they are behind this, I'm glad you're here so we can learn from your wisdom.

I've been dealing with them for the past six years so I made sure to learn a lot about them.

Hopefully they aren't here then so you can rest peacefully. Six years is a long time to be fighting something.

Running honestly. No way I'm strong enough to fight them.

They're that strong? Are there cultivators you can go to for help?

Cultivators? What are those?

Uh.. oh.. I guess your world doesn't have those. It's what I am. Cultivators are trained to help fight evil in the world like demons, monsters, and ghosts. We also help the dead find peace and cleanse spaces of resentful energy. While you're here, you can rest assured I and the other cultivators here will be willing to assist you.

[Is he allowed to volunteer his elders like this? He doesn't know.]

Wow. I don't know if there's anything like that in my world but I kind of hope so. You guys sound really cool. And helpful.

[He gives him a smile.]

Thanks for the help in advance. It means a lot.

We might only be in China.

[Sage nod.]

What's your world like?

Well it's more modern than this. Though I guess more advanced is more accurate? But apparently it has magic in it too. Something I learned about nine years ago when I first accidentally did something...

[Ah, maybe he should mention...]

I'm Fae, by the way. Something called a Changeling. They thought I was going to die so they left me with humans and took their child. But then my parents got me well again and now the Fae think they can just come back and lay claim over me.

[His gege has mentioned his world being more 'advanced' too, but he still has no idea how that could be.

His eyes widen in surprise at the last part.]

That's so mean! Are they planning on returning the child they stole? How did your human parents not notice there was a different child with them? Did they have so many children they couldn't tell?

No. They want to have me and the child they took all those years ago. But my parents didn't notice because I look just like the child taken due to Fae magic. So there wouldn't really be a way for them to tell the difference when we were switched at infancy.

[Jingyi doesn't have words to convey how horrified he is by Riley's whole situation. It's super creepy that someone could take someone else's child and replace it without the parents being able to tell. It is messed up that the replacement child would somehow look just like the original baby. It's also super unfair for Riley to now be hunted for something he had no control over.]

Those other Fae people shouldn't get away with that! There's no way I'm letting them get to you here! Where are you?

Uhhhh...standing in line for food?

[He turns his camera around to show he's at a skewer place.]

[Uh.. well.. that doesn't look like Riley is feeling like the Fae attacking is very imminent. Was he not scared now that he was here? Jingyi stares for a few moments in silence as he tries to figure out what the honorable thing to do here is.]

If you need anything or get scared, either come to the Unclean Realm where I live or call me. I'll send you the address.

Unclean Realm? Is there a reason it's called that?

[He gives a small pause then a smile.]

You want something? I could order a skewer for you too.

[He frowns a little as he thinks of how to phrase this. Granted, he's coming at this explanation from a Lan clan member's perspective and one who may have possibly dozed a few times in history class.]

It's like 'mortal' vs the clean realm, which would be pure and of the gods. The Nie clan, who own the Unclean Realm, also originated as butchers and their use of spirits in their sabers.

[There's definitely a hint of 'butchers' and 'sabers' being considered less than ideal in his tone.]

Uh.. yeah, thanks. I can show you where the ice cream merchant is too.

[He'll just.. you know.. use this as an excuse to show up and make sure Riley really is okay. This has absolutely nothing to do with how good those skewers are. Nope.]

Huh. I don't think I get but I'm sure it means a lot to the Nie clan at least.

[Which is all that matters really right?]

Oh thanks! I'd like that. I'll stay here after I get them so you can find me easy.

[Yeah, the Nie clan can worry about why they named their realm that instead of the rest of them. He prefers the much more elegant names of Cloud Recesses, anyway.]

I won't be long!

[Hopping on his sword, it doesn't take him long before he's sailing over to the skewer vendor. Just out of precaution, he makes one wide circle though around the area just to be sure he doesn't sense anything amiss.

When he's satisfied, he jumps down and sheaths his sword before hurrying the rest of the distance over to where his new friend is.]

Riley?

[As promised, he's there nearby so he can easily be found with a bag filled with several kinds of skewers. He's looking around for Jingyi when he sees him coming toward him. With a sword? That's pretty cool. He gives him a wave.]

Yeah. I wasn't sure what kind you wanted so I ended up getting a few different ones to try out.

[He holds the bag toward his new friend so he can grab one.]

There's enough for both of us. Well, maybe more for you. I don't eat much.

[Riley honestly looks like a stiff breeze could blow him way actually.]

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