After years of dormancy, of being in the background...
It was time.
Shanghai, after leaving his home and entering into the Japaen society after years of isolation, approached the gates of the Imperial City. Something compelled him to do this, to return to this great city of magic and science.
"Shanghai, apprentice magic user, requesting entry!" he declared. He didn't have any papers, any documents... But...
Relax... something in his head said, assuring him. I will handle this, should trouble arise...
((Question! Is having XANAcore in your head (Well, at least until he fully gains control) considered godmoding? Because it's like, ya know, completely leegul.)