* NUO DANCE .

‘ no , it- it is nothing to be worried about . i have simply … become aware of some things . they must be addressed , ‘

he inwardly cursed how he stumbled on his words before turning on the roof of the building , his steps barely making a sound on even the least - secure shingles .

“You haven’t given me reason to doubt so far, so… I’ll take your word for it, Xiao-sama.”

It wouldn’t be a lie to say that Shinobu’s heart didn’t thrum with anticipation, though, and a slight bicker of nervousness as they raced towards the mountainside, glad for her inhuman stamina now more than ever.

if he ' d noticed her wary movements , he didn ' t speak on them until they started getting closer to mount aocang . he paused on a rock pillar , mostly to give the other ample time for a break .

' if you ' re worried about others , do not be . our numbers are .. few , these days . the retainer , the shaper , and the carver do not interact much either , ' was all the context the yaksha gave , leaping down .