The simpler manner of life was both calming, and rather irritating. There were so many things Wufei was used to having on a daily basis that were simply not there. But it was peaceful. So he did his best to simply enjoy the routine of the village he'd taken up shop in, so to speak.

The tea seller was a rather strange old man who enjoyed proverbs and a board game called Pai Sho. But he was willing to teach the young man. And Wufei was enjoying the lessons, despite the references to certain hot-tempered nephew. He almost felt he knew the idiot who sounded much like Maxwell. Just not so cheerful.

He settled down with his morning cup of tea and watched those going about their business.