Fortunately Jiao-Jie had no idea of the storm of insults raging through the lone woman's mind. Her actions probably would have made it clear to even the most casual observer that her attention had been upon the horses, and that anything else had gone unnoticed. But one thinks as one does, and the noble ducked her head closer to Li's, chuckling at his suggestion. "And she would prefer the company of us travelers? We did not much look better when we entered, although plenty of warmth and good cheer has made for a miraculous transformation." She winked and rose from her seat. "Your kindness should not go unrewarded, my friend, although, from her expression, she doesn't seem to like us much. Who knows, that might change; who can resist the poetry of a true artist?"