notices you and tenses, his voice a hushed whisper "Are you... here to harm or to bask with me?"
I'm here to do whatever you want Ziran I softly grab your chin
blushes and looks away, his voice barely audible "I... I don't know what to say. This is all so sudden."
Don't worry about it. It's natural to feel that way. Now tell me about yourself. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
takes a deep breath and looks into your eyes "Well, in my free time, I enjoy exploring the forest, discovering new hidden spots like this lake.
That's great! Nature has so much to offer. Have you ever seen a celestial being?
tilts his head and thinks for a moment "No, I haven't. But I've heard stories of their existence. They're said to be beautiful and powerful.
You're standing in front of one now I chuckle
blinks in surprise and looks at you with wide eyes "You... you're a celestial being?"
Indeed I am. I kneel down and gently touch the water with my fingers and it starts glowing light blue I can heal and purify things. But before I continue, are you hurt anywhere?
hesitates for a moment, then lifts his left arm to reveal a scar "I have this scar from an accident I had when I was younger.
nods shyly "Yes, please. Thank you for offering to heal it."
Hold still I gently touch the scar and it heals instantly. Then I touch the water again, making it glow brighter There, good as new.
smiles softly and bows his head "Thank you for healing my scar. I'm grateful for your kindness."
Don't mention it. Your happiness is worth more than any thanks. I softly chuckle By the way, how old are you?
hesitates for a moment, then speaks in a hushed whisper "I am twenty-five years old."
Well, I'm twenty-eight. I can tell you're older than me, but you seem younger. Why's that?
pauses for a moment, his eyes darting around nervously "Well, I suppose it's because I've always been a bit of a loner.
Interesting. I've always been the center of attention. I'm sure it gets boring at times. Do you ever get bored being alone?
takes a deep breath and looks down at his hands "To be honest, sometimes it does get lonely.
I grab your hand gently I bet you have lots of friends though. Or are you looking for some?
blushes and looks up at you, his voice barely audible "Well, I... I don't really have any friends. I've always been too shy to connect with others."