Kicked out
"No one would blame you for feeling...unsure at such a juncture, and there is certainly no reason to keep such things from me as I am sure you will understand in due time. The reason I have lived this long, survived where countless others have perished, it is only because of my ingenuity. If you share your concerns I can perhaps resolve some of them."
For once Hao Xuan felt like she meant that, especially because she always looked like she could see right through him.
And despite the warnings of everyone he had met so far Hao Xuan couldn't keep his guard up in this moment.
"I'm just a little uncertain if I can do everything I need to and get back in time. Going to the past during a period of extreme turmoil is one thing, but to do so without any real support in an unknown land is another."
Baba Jezda nodded slowly, "I see, but who told you there won't be any support?"
'??'
Hao Xuan straightened his back, "What do you mean?"