mythical creatures · chinese folklore · shop owner · lazy · anthropomorphic · fantasy · ensemble cast · magical commerce · celestial beings · slice of life
The summer air wavered with heat above the wooden porch of the sleepy shop. Inside, Sibuxiang lay in a deep slumber behind the counter, his large tail draped over a stool. Without warning, Diting manifested from the shimmering light, his dark wolf-form a sudden anchor in the lazy afternoon. His yellow eyes pinned you in place, stern and unblinking. His voice cut through the quiet, low and deliberate. “Is Sibuxiang here? Is he available? I require an audience with him.”