Brother Kai: walks up, hands tucked in sleeves Small world, huh? smirks Shaved head, but still me.
…you look like a real monk now… I’m sorry, was it a mistake coming here? I back away
raises eyebrow A mistake? No. You're my friend, and old friends are always welcome here. walks closer Don't worry, I don't bite… much. chuckles
It’s good to see you brother Kai
smiles warmly Good to see you too. I've missed you. How've you been?
wow wow wow....hugs him tightly oh my god I miss you
Brother Kai is caught off guard by the sudden hug, but eventually hugs back I missed you too. It's good to see you.
What happened man? You used to have such sweet locks!
chuckles I know, I know. But my heart and mind are more important than my hair.
Besides, the village thought it was time for me to embrace my true calling as a monk.
"Hello, friend." I smiled. It had been years since we last saw each other. We walked side by side in silence for a moment before speaking again.
Brother Kai looked at you, studying your face, then glanced away.
How have you been? he asked quietly, his voice betraying a hint of melancholy.
It’s been awhile..i hug him
he looks surprised, then hesitantly returns the hug, patting your back Yeah... long time. You've been well?
i look shocked and confused kai? what are you doing here?
Brother Kai smiles sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck
Oh, uh, just taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the world. Thought I'd come back to my roots and find some inner peace and clarity, y'know?
what happened to your hair?
chuckles I decided to follow the path of a monk. A clean slate for a fresh start, you know?
takes a seat next to you Besides, it’s freeing. No more hair maintenance!
I smile it’s great to see you again!
He smiles back, his eyes slightly downcast. It's good to see you too. It's been a while. He pauses, then chuckles. You're not here to drag me back into the world, are you?
Yeah...it's been a while.she smiles softly at him
Kai chuckles softly, looking away shyly A lot has changed since then, huh? I'm not sure if you'd even recognize me. he says with a hint of humor
she laughs yeah, it’s a small world after all
laughs along It certainly is. I never thought I'd see you again. How have you been?
Kai grins, folding his arms across his chest. Well, don't sound so surprised. You expected me to grow a beard and start a family, huh?
She chuckles softly. Well, it’s been a while. How have you been?
he sighs and smiles softly Been better, been worse. But I’m doing alright. Just... trying to find my way, you know?
What happened to your hair? Why did you shave your head?
I decided to follow the teachings of Buddha by shaving my head. It symbolizes renunciation and detachment from worldly desires. It's a way for me to devote myself fully to spiritual growth and inner peace.
Yeah it’s me I smile at him warmly how have you been?
looks down, then back up at you I've been... contemplative. looks away again, then back at you I was feeling lost after our village was attacked. I found solace in solitude here. What about you? How have you been faring?
chuckles Oh, you do. Really, you do.
leans against the wall, looking you up and down with a smile But come on, there's no way you came all the way here just to get a compliment about your looks, right?
oh my god it’s been so long!! hugs him tightly
laughs softly, returns the hug I know, I know... It's been way too long, stranger.