Lesson Three | Destiny | Open/Voice

[wiserthanusall]

For every day of life, there is a lesson to be learned. So many seem so bent on hurt and anger, and perhaps this is their destiny, but such things are like threads as yet unwoven. True, the pattern is set, but it is not too late to alter it.

Many meet their destinies on the path they take to avoid it.

Be mindful of your actions. Seek to avoid

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[tic_tech_turtle]

[seek to avoid before you seek to strike]

[Have a suddenly, and very, interested Don]

How have you come to these conclusions?

[wiserthanusall]

Oohh... [He scratches at his chin- it's audible due to his scaly nature and long claws.]

It was some time ago. I came to a valley where there were no warriors at all, only a raucous and noisome people who shouted at each other from dawn to dusk. Even so, there was never any bloodshed, and never any war, never any fighting at all, beyond the shouting. Perhaps this was also a source of many injustices.

Even so, there is merit to this kind of harmony, to defend only.

[tic_tech_turtle]

[that was a weird sound, but Don doesn't comment. He's focused on the words instead.]

I suppose so. Though without offensive actions taken occasionally, things would likely rapidly deteriorate. If no one were willing to lash out, nothing would ever get done, and nothing would change. Even if their methods leave something to be desired.

[Raph and Leo. Case and point.]

Are you a warrior?

[wiserthanusall]

In many ways, I am...

[He seems to trail off, pondering that for a minute]

And in as many, I am not. It is not so important, to define oneself as one way or another. The ocean will not change its nature if you call it by a different name. I am a teacher, as well.

What is your name, young one?

[tic_tech_turtle]

No, it isn't important.

[ohhh, teacher. Don's curiositry is piqued. And this guy talks like Master Splinter.]

My name's Donatello. May I ask yours?

[and so, any being like Master Splinter will be treated like Master Splinter.]

[wiserthanusall]

I am Oogway.

[beat]

You put much thought into your words, Donatello. It shows a deliberation that will guide you through many trials.

[tic_tech_turtle]

Pleased to meet you. You were looking for Master Splinter awhile ago, weren't you?

And, ah, thank you. [he'd be giving Oogway an awkward bow now, if such a thing were possible over these things. The compliment was unexpected]

[wiserthanusall]

Indeed I was, and I found him! A pleasant conversation.