Jiao-Jie was still where Li had left her, only now she had a steaming mug in front of her. The green tea leafs had barely settled and released a gentle fragrance and color. Her gaze traveled the room almost boredly and lingered alternately on the door and on the stairs as the young lady debated which way to go. She had promised to watch Li's back, the smart and cautious thing to do, but the outdoors beckoned and being left alone, Jaio-Jie wondered if the Inn had a back door, an alley perhaps and a rooftop she might be able to reach. More and more, her eyes abandoned their cautious watch and settled on the tempting exit back into the cold. Li's return saved her just in time from unpleasant decisions and she granted him a smile when he walked up. "You return sooner than I expected. Is everything well?" Raising the mug, she hazarded a sip and met Li's eyes over the rim. "Are we done here?"