Jump Issue #15 [Voice and Action]

[silversoul_xx]

[Gin can be seen in the lobby, sitting on a bamboo mat he had retrieved from the kitchen staff. He is not in his usual outfit, but is actually wearing the simple, meager cloth of a Buddhist monk. His eyes are closed tightly, and his legs are crossed, and all he utters is a simple, periodic "Om" from time to time.((Note: Gintoki will be a monk this

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[bootofinnocence]

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[bootofinnocence]

[Not amused at all, Lenalee just stands there.]

You cannot be normal for one day, can you.

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[silversoul_xx]

[With his eyes closed, Gintoki responds in a deep, calm voice:]

To be "normal" is to be ensnared by the trivial, material pleasures and pursuits of life, which only induce suffering.

[He opens his eyes and casts Lenalee a glance of pity.]

You appear to be eternally troubled, my child. What is the matter?

[bootofinnocence]

Don't make assumptions.

[Irritated, Lenalee gives him a very sarcastic smile.]

I'm fine/.

[silversoul_xx]

You do not look to be the essence of "fine."

Come, sit with me. We shall meditate.

[bootofinnocence]

...

[Meditating was something Lenalee knew how to do and did regularly. Congratulations, Gin, on managing to sidestep frustrating her further and get her to sit with you.]

[silversoul_xx]

Violence, both that of the outer and inner self, is unnecessary.

Meditation is calming.

[He closes his eyes once again, silent for a few minutes, and then he returns to chanting "Om." The resonance of the word echoes throughout his soul, or at least, that is what he believed.]

[bootofinnocence]

[Lenalee is silent at his side for a long while, the sound of his humming slowly finding a way onto her irritation list. It's a moment before she finally reacts, her hand reaching out for his cheek.]

Silence is helpful.

[silversoul_xx]

[Still with his eyes closed, and mouth being pinched by Lenalee, Gin's speech becomes more muffled due to his mouth slowly reacting to the pain:]

Although silence is golden, the sound of Om is more precious than silence. If you were truly immersed in your inner self, you would not hear me, and if I were at that stage, I would not hearph you norf eeilg yourph pinchfing.

[bootofinnocence]

[And thus, Lenalee gets up.]

[silversoul_xx]

[Gin sighs.]

I will be quiet, then, in an attempt to relieve you. Please sit back down. I only am encouraging you for your better interest.

[bootofinnocence]

Not interested. If you're going to sit here strangely, you can do it yourself.

[silversoul_xx]

Fine then.

I will not provoke you any longer if you do not wish to talk. I am assuming this is regarding relationship problems.

Do remember: Physical attractions to the opposite sex are fatal. It is yet another trap, much like greed.

[bootofinnocence]

...

What gives you that impression.

[silversoul_xx]

You are not easily upset.

That is what tends to upset you most often.

[bootofinnocence]

[Oh, well. She didn't know he ever realized that.]

I'm bitter, but it's nothing of your concern.