Wei placed her order for food and wine with a waiting maid, then turned to see the elegantly dressed noblewoman approach.  Her comport reflected her heritage and training this turn of time and Wei returned the bow graciously.  Perhaps the ancestors had sent a signal on the eerie notes of the music floating through the room, the invitation punctuated by a clap of thunder Wei took as a challenge and a sign.  Perhaps it was not a night to be alone after all.<br/><br/>"Your words reflect your kindness," Wei spoke, smoothly omitting any mention of this time.  "Companionship after such a journey as mine is a courtesy I will gladly accept, and the promise of poetry is a reward few deserve.  I will settle for the opportunity itself as sufficient reward, needing not more, dear Lady"<br/><br/>Never one to sit back idly, not when wu xia beat in her heart, Wei inclined her head politely and went to greet the others at the table.