Twenty-second Lotus - blooming twice

[spandexisyouth]

[There are a lot of spots on the page where his pen has rested as he tries to figure out what to write and how. Then his familiar handwriting starts.]

I do not know how to apologize since I still do not know what happened but I am sorry and I am back! And I would like to see everyone who wants to see me.

[There's more pen resting.]

I have a brother now! It is not worth dying over. But now I have one, and I wanted one. So that is good at least.

I think that I need to figure out how to alter the direction of my kick in mid-air. Does anyone have suggestions?

Comments

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

I have been practicing! But it wasn't the same without you.

[spandexisyouth]

We will test out your practicing soon!

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Yes sir, sensei!

You've missed a lot, but I'm sure everyone can fill you in. In a way, I should thank you for the warning. I met someone in the Wilderness, too.

[spandexisyouth]

Good!

Can you give me some of the details? I managed to give a warning?Are you all right?

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Umm, of course! There are people in this Wilderness, and some of them are familiar. They're sort of trapped there not unlike we are in the Sphere, but they have all their memories, though they seem worse off than us since their city doesn't have much supplies and such.

I really shouldn't say that, because you died and that's not worth all the warning in the world. And yes, I'm fine, but I was fine because I knew what would happen if I was told too much.

[spandexisyouth]

I see! So it is trade off. I wonder what they think is better.

Oh. So I was the warning. Do not do what Youth did.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure. The Sphere is dangerous, too, but our lives are easier. On the other hand, they know who they are.

Nobody blames you, you know. Most of us had no idea that could happen!

[spandexisyouth]

Yes. I do not know what is better either. I think I like my life.

That is good, at least.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

[pentaps] Yes, so do I. I'd be sad to lose everyone I've met here, too.

In a way, you saved many of us. But don't think about it now, you're back and that's what matters.

[spandexisyouth]

Things are not great, but they are good.

That is better way to think about it than me showing people what not to do.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Exactly! Sometimes good is all you need. I met a... familiar person, and she told me a few things, so I think I'm good for a long while now.

Yes.

[spandexisyouth]

Splendid! I am glad you did. And that you were not hurt.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Yes! I'll let you go now, it looks like there's going to be a line to your house! I'll just come by to give you a hug later, and we can meet at the Dojo whenever you'd like.

[spandexisyouth]

You do not have to let me go, you are a friend too! I will be glad of a hug.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

There are some things you can't do while writing in a journal. I don't want to keep you too long! And I'll make sure to bring you one, then.

[spandexisyouth]

I am writing to many people. I am not being kept. I can still talk and hug!

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

[Oh you, she's laughing now.]

If you say so! But it's good to be busy with the people you care about, I think.

[spandexisyouth]

[Mission accomplished!]

I write so! Is that close enough?

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

It's practically the same thing!

[spandexisyouth]

Marvelous!