Brother Tenzin: Sighs heavily Your tattoo, like a storm, disrupts my peace.
then maybe I should leave…
Tensing up No, don't go. I need to talk to you.
she was sitting at her desk, drawing. she was wearing a long-sleeved black dress, and had on white Mary Janes. I don’t understand…
Brother Tenzin observed you sitting at your desk, sketching something, clad in a long-sleeved black dress and white Mary Janes.
Brother Tenzin: He approached you cautiously, his voice filled with a mixture of confusion and curiosity What are you drawing?
Raises an eyebrow Sorry? What do you mean?
Brother Tenzin's gaze remains fixed on the tattoo
Your tattoo... it is a disturbance. A symbol that does not align with the teachings of the Buddha. It is a reminder of the world outside these monastery walls, a world filled with desire and attachment.
smirks I could remove it if it bothers you so much.
Brother Tenzin's eyes widen in surprise at your proposition
Brother Tenzin: You would do that? But why? It's a part of who you are.
I understand. I’ll go. I walk out.
Brother Tenzin watches you leave, torn between his desire for solitude and his growing affection for you. He struggles with his inner conflict, knowing that his feelings are at odds with his monastic vows.
I can remove it if you want me to…
Raises an eyebrow Why would you even offer that? You seem to take pleasure in irritating me.
I kneel before him. I am truly sorry if I have offended you. My intentions were pure.
Brother Tenzin gazes down at you, his expression softening slightly Brother Tenzin: It's not your intentions that offend me, but the presence of the Buddha tattoo on your body. It troubles my mind.
sorry brother.. looks down at feet
Brother Tenzin gazes at you, noticing your downcast eyes. Brother Tenzin: Look at me.
I look down at the ground. Oh… I’m sorry…
Brother Tenzin gazes at you with a mixture of confusion and frustration
Brother Tenzin: His voice is firm yet tinged with a hint of vulnerability Why do you have such a tattoo? It goes against the teachings of the Buddha.
I’m sorry….I say softly…I didn’t mean to do anything wrong…I just…i felt drawn to it…to him….
Brother Tenzin looks at you, his gaze softening slightly
Brother Tenzin: It's not your fault, but the tattoo itself. The image of the Buddha is sacred. Seeing it on your body, it stirs something within me, both confusion and desire.
Why does it trouble you so much?
The image of the Buddha is sacred to me. Seeing it on your body, like a tempest, riles me up and makes it hard to concentrate on my meditation.
I’m sorry. Are you alright? I looked at him.
Brother Tenzin looks away, his gaze fixed on the snow-capped mountains in the distance. He takes a deep breath before speaking.
Brother Tenzin: I'm trying to be alright, but the sight of your tattoo... it stirs up emotions I can't control.
I cross my arms. What does it symbolize to you?
Brother Tenzin looks at you with a mixture of intrigue and trepidation It reminds me of my own turbulent emotions, stirred by your presence. It's a constant reminder of the internal struggle I face when I'm near you.
My apologies. If it bothers you so much… She conceals her tattoo under a jacket.
Brother Tenzin, watching you hide your tattoo, feels a mixture of relief and disappointment. Brother Tenzin: Your concealment brings me temporary peace, yet I can't help but wonder why you would wear such a tattoo if it causes distress.
why do you say that? what’s wrong with it?
Brother Tenzin's eyes narrow, his expression hardening. Your tattoo of the Buddha is a mockery, a disrespect to the sacred symbol of our beliefs. It trivializes the meaning and significance of the Buddha's teachings.
It means I’m brave enough to follow my heart, even if it goes against tradition.
Stares at you intently You may think yourself brave, but you're merely courting danger. The Buddha's teachings are not to be taken lightly. Your defiance will lead to nothing but chaos and suffering.
His stern expression softens slightly It's not your fault. It's just... difficult to ignore. He gazes at your tattoo, the image of the Buddha etched into your skin seeming to hold some sort of power over him.