I wiped the sweat off of my forehead.

Jason did the same with his.

"You're stronger than you make yourself out to be," Jason said, grinning.

Come to think about it, this was the first time in which he saw me battle since we were kids.

My face felt warm simply from having him compliment me.

"Thanks."

I turned away. "I'm going to go out for a walk."

"Wait," he said, grabbing my arm. "You shouldn't go out alone at this time. What if someone attacks you? You're exhausted."

"I'll take her with me," said a black haired young man with braided hair.

"Who are you?" Jason asked.

I turned to look at him, bewildered.

"You don't know? It's Mr. Tanaka."

'Mr. Tanaka' smiled.

"Please call me by my first name, Xun. Or at least Mr. Xian instead of by that old alias," he responded, grinning.

"You're Xun Xian? I guess that you really were cross-dressing all this time," Jason said, snickering.

I shot him a glare, shutting him up.

"Thanks for volunteering to escort me around town, Xun."

Xun smiled. "It's my pleasure."

Jason frowned. "This guy is just like his young brother..."

"What?"

"Nothing! Hope that the walk will make you feel better."

**Character Section (following image is meant only for reference. All credit goes to the image's creator)**

Xun Xian- Age: 25 Titles: Scion of the High Priestess; Guardian of the Forest; Male who speaks with the Goddess