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But James had already backed out of the room. The same woman who had cooked Yue's food at the pool was standing in a small dressing room. She glared at James until he shut the door then sighed at Yue and gestured for her to come sit in a chair in front of the mirror. It appeared cooking wasn't the only talent she had.

"I don't intend to indulge James' pointless antics," she told her as she crossed her arms.

The woman rolled her eyes and gestured to the door, "Then lock it." she stated in a bored tone, "Then come sit down, you look like hell." she drawled.

"... I feel like hell," Yue retorted before locking the door. "There isn't anything to drink in here, is there?"

The woman just smirked slightly before looking Yue over from head to toe. Then she walked over to a small sink and gestured for Yue to come lay down on her back in front of it. This room appeared to also function as a salon. "Let me wash your hair in peace and I'll give you a drink." she stated.

Yue looked wary, but after a few moments she slowly made her way over.

So the woman began to wash Yue's hair, gently massaging her scalp. It was clear she had some expertise. She said nothing, the water rushing softly down the drain.

Yue didn't say anything either. After awhile she tried to relax, but it wasn't working too well.

Soon the woman brought Yue over to a seat in front of the mirror. "You want it styled?" she asked.

"No," Yue sighed as she pulled out her tablet.

The woman shrugged and began to blow dry Yue's hair. Again, her touch was gentle and skilled.

Yue flipped through her tablet, still waiting for that drink that was promised. So far nothing seemed to help her relax.

Once Yue's hair was dry, the woman walked through a side door and came back with a rather strong but delicious drink which she handed to Yue. Then she began to comb out Yue's hair.

Yue took the drink quietly. It slowly seemed to start helping.

When Yue had finished the drink, the woman took the glass, "You want another?" she inquired.

"Yeah," she replied as she ran a hand through her hair.