Xiang Yu, the human empress, Li Yao, and the world core remained frozen in place for several seconds after the world tree had vanished.
[So... what did you do this time?] the empress asked, breaking the silence. She thought to herself that this guy always acted scared and paranoid, yet somehow always managed to bring home trouble.
Xiang Yu released a long sigh as he walked over to them and settled himself on a nearby stone. The empress positioned herself opposite him, the world core resting comfortably on her lap. Li Yao approached quietly, standing next to Xiang Yu without uttering a word.
Xiang Yu looked up at her, wondering what was up with her.
He realized he'd never seen her in this form irl before. The empress had mentioned Li Yao acting somewhat different in her "complete" form, but he hadn't expected such a stark change. He wondered if she wanted to sit on his lap as she usually did but felt too shy in this form.
