[ Honestly, Jiang Cheng has to admire the ease with which Xiao Xingchen is able to speak of his changes, when he had spent his first month in frantic denial and obsessive care for his baby lizard. He, on the other hand, faces the reality that is ahead of him with what seems to be unflinching acceptance, even accomodating it already in his plans. Maybe the change would be kinder to someone not hiding from it. ]

I was very sick during my first fog but from what I hear, that is unusual. I think you will enjoy traveling. There is so much to see and explore, there are so many ruins and the cultures of the locals are very different from our own. You should visit Rota, the people there are friendly towards monsters as long as they are friendly in turn. [ He goes quiet for a moment, head bowed. ] And when you are out there, traveling, it feels almost like just another night hunt.