With everyone in seeming agreement, bar the mysterious figure who had vanished once again into the darkness, the group quickly followed the fangshi to the tea house he had spoken off.<br/><br/>The master of the house greeted Shen warmly, escorting the group to a secluded alcove, intricately carved wooden panels granting each alcove a measure of privacy from the rest. Before more than another few minutes had passed, refreshments had been set in front of them. Outside, rain began to fall, the heavy drops drumming on the wooden roof, and creating a muted noise that would ensure their words would not pass to any outside the alcove.<br/><br/>((The mysterious figure should also let me know what she's doing after she vanishes into the dark :) ))