[If Meiniang were all decked out in her concubine get-up Hijikata would be far more alarmed to see a lady of such standing wade into the flood water, but as it is he doesn't bat much of an eye. They all need to still go out to take care of essential errands after all. Regardless, he beelines towards her from the other end of the still-dry corridor when he sees her go down.]

You shouldn't go out like this, you'll probably get sick. They've got waders they'll lend out to us. Best call the reception and wait until someone brings a pair to your room.