"Ah, so here you are." He walked into sight, barefoot (and thus had been very quiet approaching). He had a tea mug (one without a handle) in his bandaged hand, and his hair was still wet from a shower.
"I saw your bike but you weren't upstairs. Hello, Lian." He put one hand to his chest to give her a greeting bow. She of course turned and copied his bow, though at least she could use both hands. "Namaste."
"Namaste!" Lian said enthusiastically back. "I'm learnin' kicks!"
"It's good to know." He smiled. "Especially from someone who knows how to kick well and not break her toes." He looked to Mia. "School starts soon, doesn't it?"