Within Ionia, atop one of the highest mountains on the islands, resides a simplistic, yet elegant, temple. Several monks can be seen leaving and entering the building, wearing simplistic robes. It is here, that the Shojin Monastery houses those who practice inner healing and strive to be able to endure the worst of any element.
At the very center of the Temple are the practice grounds, where monks train with each other and on their own, preparing themselves to brace more intensive routines to allow themselves to withstand blows that would drop any normal man.
In one of the rooms on the side, illuminated by only a single candle in the center of the room on the ground, the Blind Monk himself can be found, sitting, facing the candle cross-legged, and in deep thought.
The Temple is open to visitors, and they are usually free to visit anywhere within the Temple, though one rule must be observed: do not disturb those in training or at work amongst other tasks.
Otherwise, one could very well visit Lee Sin today.
Post by The Animal Spirit on Mar 11, 2013 12:38:05 GMT -5
Lee Sin would be able to hear the thunder of footsteps ascending the stairs to the monastery. The blind monk could easily assume who it was, as his walking habit was enough of a tell.
The doors to the monastery would be pushed open with ease, and Udyr would make his way into the temple. "Lee," the beast man's voice would boom and echo through the temple. "Are you available?" His nose twitched, taking in the scents of the monks at the temple. The beast man would pick one up in particular, and make his way towards Lee Sin.
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
Lee Sin simply kept in his thought, when he heard Udyr's words. His facial expression emitted a small smile. He did not respond, as he did not need to; the Animal Spirit knew him, and so it would not be long before Lee Sin would feel his presence in the dimly-lit room he was in.
The Animal Spirit would notice that the door to the room the Blind Monk was in was left completely open, and so Udyr would be able to enter and meet him without causing any trouble. The room was, however, still rather dark: only a single candle lit the room, which Lee Sin was sitting in front of.
Post by The Animal Spirit on Mar 12, 2013 9:55:59 GMT -5
The beast man's footsteps would be heard growing louder as he closed the distance between him and Lee Sin. He pushed the already open door further ajar to let his large frame through, and saw the blind monk meditating. Udyr let out a short grunt, walked a few steps and stopped in front of the candle. He sank to the ground, resting himself in his knees and joined Lee in meditation. The beast man would wait until Lee was prepared to speak. No reason to interrupt someone while meditating.
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
Lee Sin remained in thought as the Animal Spirit entered the room, and then joined him in his meditation. The smile on his face widened; he had come to join him in meditation, and it was always a common moment to be in meditation.
When he finally finished, he simply looked up at where he sensed the Animal Spirit to be. At the same time, the candle seemingly increased in luminosity, and the room slightly brightened.
"Ah, welcome, Spirit of the Animals... what brings you here today?"
Post by The Animal Spirit on Mar 12, 2013 11:42:34 GMT -5
Upon being regarded, Udyr opened his eyes and stared at Lee Sin. He did not shift his position, and grunted in reply. "We are here because we wish to ask you something."
The beast man rose up from his position, standing on his feet as fire started to gather and swirl about his body. "Are you prepared to fight us, Lee Sin? To let our battle make the heavens scream, to let the earth quake in awe of our combined might?" The flames around Udyr died out quickly enough and he scratched the side of his face, grumbling aloud, "Or would you prefer to go fishing, and then spar?"
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
Lee Sin's only motion for a minute was to cock up his head, his facial expression turning into one of thought again, before he spoke.
"Ah, Animal Spirit... it is fortunate you mention the latter, for today, I am occupied with my duties to the Monastery, of which one of them happens to be gathering food."
"I am just about ready to leave to go fishing, if you are," he finished, upon which he began to stand up, awaiting a response from Udyr.
Post by The Animal Spirit on Mar 12, 2013 12:39:56 GMT -5
"Lead the way, Lee" Udyr replied. He took a step to the side, allowing Lee proper passage. It would be silly to make a blind man walk around him.
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
Lee Sin smiled at Udyr's response, shaking his head.
"He-heh, I may be blind, but I can still sense where you are relative to me," the Blind Monk replied, as he got up and left the room, beckoning the Animal Spirit to follow.
Sometime later, just outside the Monastery, the Blind Monk had stopped by a stream, in which a bounty of fish could be seen swimming about. It was here that the Blind Monk began to begin fishing, casting a net to catch most of the stock that would be used to feed the Monastery; for a select few, however, Lee Sin used his hands to snatch them out of the water.
Post by The Animal Spirit on Mar 12, 2013 13:58:35 GMT -5
Udyr snorted and quietly followed Lee. He would not say anything more until they reached their destination.
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
Eventually, the two would make their way down to a stream, a somewhat large bank behind the monastery, in which the water appeared to be littered with a variety of fish.
Lee Sin simply got down to one side of the bank, and with his bare hands, began to quietly, but deftly, seemingly 'yoink' fish out of the water, tossing them into a large netted bag.
"So, Spirit of the Animals, how have your travels bee, as of late?" He would ask.
Post by The Animal Spirit on Mar 28, 2013 14:45:41 GMT -5
Udyr stood with his back facing Lee, his hands darting into the waters and following the blind monk's fishing practice. "Good," the beast man grunted in response to Lee's question. "And how have your meditations fared?"
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
Lee Sin continued to fish with his hands as he replied.
"Nothing out of the ordinary has happened lately in any of them, although a general sense of concern has now become more readily apparent every time I finish an exercise," saying the last part with an air of anxiety.
"The senses tell me of a near future that will have trouble... and I would believe it would be best to be prepared for such."
Post by The Animal Spirit on Apr 1, 2013 13:35:13 GMT -5
"And this affects us, how?" Udyr grabbed another fish and carelessly tossed it over his shoulder, sending the trout into the net. "Life is continual conflict. Let it happen, and let it be fought. This should be no surprise to you, Lee."
The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
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