It seemed as if Wu was on the verge of answering, about to voice some unpleasant insight. Carmel's arrival, however, made him hesitate and instead shake his head just a touch. "I deal with what has been in many ways, but exercise is not one," he answered, "Instead, it helps me to deal with what will be."
A touch of philosophy before he turned to look Carmel's way with a curt nod. "Carmel," he greeted in kind, extending a hand Edan's way. "We sought a change from the courtyard, after what has happened this morning. Please, join us," he explained curtly, always mindful of his manners with women even when he labored under this misery of self-awareness.