"Yes," he agrees, following Lan Zhan into the inn. "Which could have its own advantages! A whispered conversation is more useful than a shout sometimes. But perhaps once I have the principles secured, it could be amplified the same way as amplifying the lures, so more people could see."

He approaches Madam Bar and executes his usual polite bow. "Madam Bar, if I may request tea and gan guo, and -- what would you like, Lan Zhan?"