Forty-third and final Lotus

[spandexisyouth]

[The writing is much slower than normal. He's taking his time.]

I do not know that there is anything more to say on the topic of me. I am Maito Gai, the Green Beast of Konoha, teacher of Lee, Neji, and Tenten, Eternal Rival to Kakashi, summoner of Ninkame, shinobi of Konohagakure. What you have seen and met is me. I teach and I train and I fight. And I hug. And you are all welcome to visit. If there is anything anyone else would like to know, you may ask, but I cannot think of what else to say.

I am going home, but I will see many of you again, for I will visit here, and the worlds that have an invitation.

It has been my honor to work with those I have, and to meet those I have. I will not forget any of you.

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[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

What are three years, to one who can do five hundred push-ups at his whim?

[One last teasefest here we go...]

[spandexisyouth]

Three years are nothing to that, and I will overcome all of the challenges involved!

And come and help you to train!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

I am certain that you shall. Even the more unorthodox ones.

Our home is always open to you - to the both of you.

[spandexisyouth]

Thank you. It is the unorthodox one that I must overcome the most.

[The pen rests here for a time. Does Huo know? How?] Ah. [There's a stretch of time before Gai writes again, quickly.] Thank you, I mean.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

[He notices the pause, and understands it. So much has gone since Gai has told him of Bell's fate should he return - he doesn't know what other information the two of them might have found out, or what other choices they may have made. But he knows that he owes Gai more than he can put into simple written words.]

You are welcome. To this, and to my company or advice - whatever the occasion or need.

Sorry, I forgot who all Gai had told, lol.

[spandexisyouth]

[There are pentaps.] The future will show what is needed. Thank you.