Jiao-Jie bowed her head and sipped her tea. Under the thick veil of lashes, her eyes settled on whoever was speaking and she listened attentively. Lowering her mug to the table, she canted her head and raised her gaze towards Madame Shu. "It has been said that the bringer was responsible for the news they carry. I have chosen to become involved and shall not turn halfway. I will come with you."<br/><br/>Hastily lowered lashes shrouded the excitement in the dark eyes and a ghost of a smile curved the young noble woman's lips. "But forgive me.... Where are we going?"