Doing a 360 with the lantern raised high, Jiao Jie tsk'd and shot a reproachful look at the horses. She took her bags and returned the lantern to its proper place, heading for the Inn. She slipped inside and smiled brightly, hearing the welcome news of a hot bath being prepared. "Oh... you'll have to excuse me." A dreamy look appeared in her eyes and she made for her room with a sigh of anticipated pleasure.<br/><br/>It was quite some time before she returned, having made full use of the bath water, soaking until it had cooled enough to become uncomfortable. She reappeared in fresh clothes, smelling of jasmine. Sitting down with the others, she was brought a mug of tea and a plate of rice and vegetables. Like her teacher, her eyes fell briefly upon the trio in the corner, and returned to Li with a smile. "It is a good sign others have sought refuge here as well. If the rumors had been true, those men look hardened enough to prefer wind and weather over the company of ghosts. "