"Four and a half months. It was my elder brother who had suggested it, actually. Sometimes it is better to toss off the shackles of your old self and start anew." it was indeed a very personal question, especially from someone who didn't share his own name.

"It was kind of him. And he was right, I do feel like I can heal better as Jin Ziyao than I ever could have as Guangyao. However, that is neither here nor there.

Would you happen to be hungry? I can explain things here as we eat if you like." he gave a small smile. "It can be very overwhelming when someone washes up on the shores here."