Of course, Leifang was the first to open her mouth, taking advantage of this prime opportunity to tease the fool who dared ask to become a novice Ironstrider. She nearly phased through the walls of the Hermit's home, rushing out to yammer at the stranger so quickly. "And why would my sifu teach you? You're not only a thief, and a cur, you're also not even from Omashu or anywhere on the Blessed Continent. You know not our ways, and you're not even on the right side. You want the Dragon-thingies so you can steal from everyone without incident!" These sentences would come out in a rapid-fire fashion. It would take the stranger a little while to get his wits about him and reply. The Hermit was indeed listening, but remained in his abode, sitting in the lotus position sipping his herbal tea, while the conversation between the teens continued.