“Lotus Pier...” That doesn't sound familiar, though for all he knows, anyone could've mentioned it back in the last town he'd passed through and Po Xiao wouldn't have noticed. His mind is too clouded by recent events, it's a wonder he realizes anything at all; he didn't even notice the snake following him and that's saying something!

There's another hush of silk and ordinarily, he might ask, but Jingyu introducing himself answers his question: a greeting. Po Xiao's head politely inclines then he smiles and shifts the stick aside, a tentative show of trust. “Nice to meet you. My name is Po Xiao and I'd greatly appreciate any help you could spare.”