He paid close attention to what it was that Xiang said in response to his question. He thinks he's heard mention of that school once or twice in passing, but didn't know much concrete about it. He'd be curious about getting to learn a bit more about it. As is, they both seemed to be spear-wielders, so he wondered if there might be some over-lap with the styles of their schools.  Perhaps they could teach each other some things.<br/><br/>And maybe more than the art of war, given her sly leg brush. Though he makes no mention of it, practicing other 'arts' was good, too.  He does smile at her very briefly, however; the gesture nearly lost amongst the grand and luxuriant beard he had.<br/><br/>"I would actually support Xiang's idea. Training on ones own can only get you so far. Training with others--especially in situations that are not training at all--is the surest path to developing your skills. Ling, I can see that you care about this mans well-being, even if only indirectly. Please consider that lingering here may not allow him to grow; as a warrior, or as a man. However, Han, if you do travel with us, you will need to show more caution and patience than you did with me."