Thirty-first Lotus

[spandexisyouth]

My name is Gai.

You may use it or Youth as you would like. I have not been very youthful of late; Gai might fit better. But I will not be upset whichever one someone uses.

If anyone who is without their weapons needs assistance with the basics of hand-to-hand, I am available to instruct.

Comments

[ghost_of_00]

Can you be both Youth and Gai?

00

[spandexisyouth]

I can, 00. Especially for you.

[ghost_of_00]

Then I will use both names.

[...]

Why especially for me?

[spandexisyouth]

I will answer to both.

Because it is something that you have requested, and I enjoy encouraging you.

[ghost_of_00]

Oh.

[there's a long pause accompanied by ink drips.]

Thank you.

[spandexisyouth]

You are welcome.

You are all right? I am sorry that I have not written with you much of late.

[ghost_of_00]

[that question again.]

What does "all right" mean in this context?

I don't think you need to apologize.

[spandexisyouth]

I am asking if you are healthy and not hurting.

Maybe I do not. But I still feel that it is proper.

[ghost_of_00]

Oh. [........] I am all right.

I did not write often the times I have been in pain.

[spandexisyouth]

Good.

I am trying to not be in so much pain.