[Chris the wise]

Kongming sits, bows and lifts a bowl “lotta food laid out, were you expecting us?”

[Andi Wolf]

Yi watches them from the trees having followed because they seemed interesting.

[Wake]

Bai Longma shook his head, “I was given this over the course of the past several days,” he explained, “For the sake of discipline, I haven’t eaten.” He picked up one of the persimmons and began peeling it with a small knife, “I don’t eat much, so take whatever you want.”

[Helexia]

Ai sits down and begins to eat some of the food, “How does that help with discipline?” she asks curiously.

[Chris the wise]

“you’re a monk?” Kongming asks as he pulls out a pair of chopsticks.

[Wake]

“The purpose of meditation is to still the mind, adding discipline to meditation furthers one from worldly impulses.” He explained to Ai, then glanced at Kongming, shaking his head, “I’m not ordained, however I did study under one for many years.”

[Andi Wolf]

Yi listens and watches but jumps when his stomach let’s out a loud growl.

[Wake]

Bai Longma calmly turns his head at the sound of rustling in the trees. He looked Yi in the eye despite the shrubs covering most of him. He extended a hand towards him in a welcoming way, “Approach if you want. There’s no reason to be afraid.”

[Andi Wolf]

Yi looks at him before he slowly comes out of the bushes but stayed in his fox form.

[Wake]

Bai Longma gave a shadow of a smile and placed the persimmon he’d been peeling in front of Yi, picking up a new one to peel for himself

[Andi Wolf]

Yi sniffs it before taking a bite.

[Helexia]

Ai smiles at Yi, “Hello there little fox!” she says happily before looking back to Bai, “meditation sounds interesting. I think one day I will try it om my own.”

[Wake]

“If you wish, I can teach you some of the disciplines of Buddhism sometime.” He offered, beginning to slice the persimmon with closed eyes and a serene expression, “Buddhism isn’t an ideology for everyone, but if you want it, you’ll likely get a lot out of it.” He explained.

[Helexia]

“I think I would like to study it, it’s good to learn as much as you can after all” Ai says quite interested into studying something new and gaining new experiences. “What got you into Buddhism if you do not mind me asking.”

[Wake]

Bai longma finished cutting the persimmon and ate a slice, “I don’t mind,” he replied, lifting his head to look Ai in the eye, “Many years ago, more than I bother to remember, I began traveling with a group of people, one of whom being a priest. I was forced into spending a lot of time with him and ended up adopting some of his morals without realizing it myself. He noticed and formally taught me over the years of our travels.” He reminisced, eyes growing distant from nostalgia.”