"It never ceases to amaze me how much humans change every time I come here." Shiro commented as she stared in awe upon entering Liyue Harbor.
"Maybe it really is time…" She thought to herself.
"Are you alright, miss? You've been standing still for a while now." One of Millelith Guards stationed at the entrance gate asked her.
"No, it's quite alright, I'll be on my way." Shiro humbly replied to the Guard as she started walking once again.
"Take care now." The guard simply said as she walked past him. "Why do I feel so heavy?" He thought as he rapidly turned around to look at the girl who walked past him.
"There's no way…" He mumbled as the weight began to lift off of him, he saw the back of the girl, the black and white horns followed by her flowing black and white hair.
"She… was an adepti?" He mumbled as he bowed to her while onlookers looked in confusion, the other guard understood what was going on when he had noticed the girl and did the same as well.
Satisfied, Shiro gave off a subtle smile as she continued on with her walk into Liyue Harbor and made her way through the garden and up the steps of Yujing Terrance.
"It's been a while hasn't it, old friend." An old lady said as she saw Shiro approach her.
"It has been far too long, Madame Ping." Shiro simply replied as she gave off a subtle smile.
"If you had wished to see Yanfei, I'm afraid she's busy with work."
"These girls… they're both so busy with work, it even surprises me sometimes."
"That's a funny thought coming from one such as yourself, Shiro. You must have seen much in your life, to think something like this would surprise you surprises me as well." Madame Ping replied as they both laughed.
"Would you care for a cup of tea?" Shiro offered Madame Ping.
"I wouldn't dare to trouble one such as yourself." She humbly replied.
"You need not be so humble, Madame." Shiro simply.
"I'll try to remember that." Madame Ping said as she chuckled.
"I'll leave this here for you Madame, be sure to take care of yourself alright?" Shiro said as she got ready to leave.
"In a rush now are we? I suppose it can't be helped, I'll be sure to keep in shape." Madame Ping smiled and waved goodbye as Shiro walked away.