Xie knows that ploy - to stay so still until prey is near and then...strike. Once is usually all it takes. A scorpion would never put themselves in the path of another predator. No one - and nothing - is invincible.

"Did you take a dip?" he smiles quickly, flawlessly and bows at the waist, "I don't want to intrude where I am not welcome, that is all."

For the sake of appearing polite - cordial - he takes a step forward and folds his arms behind his back.

"I can assist you in finding a home if you need it."