Wei had relaxed into Li's grip as he gently guided her down and back, appreciating the implicit courtesy he offered.  Her hand remained tight on his shoulder though, answering his question and her eyes were steady on his until he leaned in to kiss her again, softly and slowly before pulling back once more to touch her arm.<br/><br/>"San Shan," she whispered, caressing his face and using his familiar name for the first time, "I am looking forward to this journey indeed."  And with that her hands reached behind his neck and back to tug him more firmly closer to her, until their mouths met more fiercely and her lips opened under his, tasting the brandy as her tongue delicately touched his.