[Rinrou]

Wolfe raised an eyebrow as he looked over at Long. But he didn't ask. "You wish me to prevent it?" he asked simply.

[Kaliko]

"It is in both of our interests," Long replied.

[Rinrou]

It seemed like Wolfe was willing to hear him out.

[Kaliko]

So Long explained what he could. Dewei was taking some time out to enjoy some of the local color. Long would have to return to him in a few hours to report on Ming Yue's whereabouts. He described Dewei's typically flamboyant style. He sounded like James. Except that he was an assassin instead of a singer. "When I leave, I must remain loyal to Dewei," he explained. "And Dewei must be able to walk back to the Yin Long on his own two feet."

[Rinrou]

About halfway through Wolfe took out a cigrette and began smoking. When Long finished he was silent for a long time, thinking everything through. "Does Dewei know where we're staying?"

[Kaliko]

"It's unlikely," Long replied. He hadn't moved since he had sat down.

[Rinrou]

Wolfe nodded, "Is he foolish enough to believe he can take on all of us with just you?"

[Kaliko]

"He's been known to be foolish. But if he's clearly outnumbered, he won't throw his life away," Long replied.

[Rinrou]

"What will it take for him to retreat?" Wolfe inquired after a moment.

[Kaliko]

Long hesitated for a few moments. "... Three of your skill to retreat with minimal conflict," he decided as a scale for Wolfe's resources.

[Rinrou]

"Three?" Wolfe asked, amused. He seemed to agree Dewei acted foolishly.

[Kaliko]

"He will fear little while I'm by his side," Long explained blankly.

[Rinrou]

Wolfe paused for a moment before asking, "Do you know when he plans to attack us?"

[Kaliko]

"After midnight," Long guessed.

[Rinrou]

Wolfe took another breath of smoke before asking, "He expects you to find where we are?"

[Kaliko]

"... He expects," Long agreed.