Some have decided he's rude and a poor houseguest because of this fact. After all this time, Baiyi doubts he'll ever be able to learn how to hold his tongue again. He's very fortunate he has found someone who can appreciate his candor.

The purr just about makes the old man giddy, it's so cute. He had no idea he was going to enjoy having a manticore so much. Turns out it's like having a cat/ bat that's the size of a horse.

"Good, then don't hide your pain from me," he requests. "I already know how strong you are." He summons a bit more energy to share and then pets a furry paw.

"You should fly when you feel stable enough, Xie'er. You should enjoy what this new body can do."