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[lotusgatekeeper]

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[originaljackass]

I could use a friend. [What? She offered.]

[lotusgatekeeper]

*Why yes, yes she did.*

You've gotta introduce yourself first!

[originaljackass]

Jack. Jack Horner, nice to meet you Great Hong.

[lotusgatekeeper]

You can call me Meiling. That's what all of my friends call me.

[originaljackass]

On a last name basis already? And to think, we've only just met.

[lotusgatekeeper]

You've got it mixed up! Meiling is my given name and Hong is my family name.

You must be American or something.

[originaljackass]

Damn, looks like you've caught me.

[lotusgatekeeper]

You can't fool the Chinese!

[originaljackass]

Now why would I want to go and do that? We haven't even started diplomatic relations.

[lotusgatekeeper]

Very true! The Chinese will let this little matter go.

[originaljackass]

So exactly what kind of help can I ask for?

[lotusgatekeeper]

I'm really strong so I can move furniture around and stuff. I also make a good sparing partner! And I guard things really well.

[originaljackass]

[Hmm, well, actually none of those strike him as things as he's interested in.]

So, say I've got a seat I really like to sit in, but when I get up to go to one of the stores, someone shows up and steals it. I could call you up to guard it?

[lotusgatekeeper]

*Meiling has to think on this for a minute...*

Hm... I don't see why not. I specialize in gates and doors though.

[originaljackass]

It never hurts to branch out, right? Think of it as a learning experience.

[lotusgatekeeper]

Yeah, that's true! It's not very often I'm asked to guard a chair after all.