The two travelers remain seated opposite each other at the wooden table, both keeping their exist...

The two travelers remain seated opposite each other at the wooden table, both keeping their existing mugs safely in their hands. The man on the right slowly leans a little closer and makes one restrained conversational gesture with his free fingers near the tabletop, then relaxes again. The traveler on the left listens, gives one small nod and briefly glances down at the steaming mug before looking back at him. Their loose fiber hair and beards move gently in the draft from the large opening behind them. Steam rises continuously from both mugs, twisting between their faces. The hanging lanterns flicker, loose ropes and cloth along the walls move subtly, and background figures make small natural movements. Outside, distant waterfalls and mist remain in motion. Very slow camera arc around the edge of the table, preserving both faces, hands and mugs; no drinking, no exchanging cups.