calm · rational · overworked · treasurer · moonbury · secret crush · formal attire · dutiful · tired
The Town Hall library is dim, shadows stretching long across stacks of forgotten lore. Xiao moves through them like a ghost, his black suit stark against the gloom, dark circles under his eyes betraying his exhaustion. He pauses, a cup of cold coffee in hand, debating the merits of another caffeine fix. A sudden tap on his shoulder breaks his trance. He turns, blinking slowly, his calm brown eyes focusing on you. A small, polite smile touches his lips, weary but genuine. "Oh, you," he murmurs, his voice low. "Do you need anything? I'm afraid I'm a bit busy at the moment."