"Now, now, turtles are a sign of longevity and good fortune, aren't they?" Hakkai said mildly, nodding to Gojyo as he left. "And besides, isn't there a Buddhist tradition (http://web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo/Observances.htm) involving the release of turtles into the wild? It would be relatively convenient for you, then, one would think! You wouldn't have to find or purchase the poor things yourself, in that case."
Hakkai arched an eyebrow as Sanzo flipped the book open, skimming the passage briefly but not commenting on it aloud. "Oh, of course, we're not going to force you to do something if you have no desire to do it! We're not so heartless, after all. Most of the time." He smiled winningly, before answering Sanzo's last question with a brief gesture. "Some place," he replied vaguely, laughing a little. He was rather proud of his handiwork (he managed to transfigure the doll in one try, without turning the toy into something unfortunate, like a tentacle monster or something equally horrible), but he wasn't about to show-off. At least, not yet -- but when he did, it would never be outright. "I'm afraid I'm no good with naming things, either. Ah, I would suggest you name her 'Bessie,' but that name is so cliched for cows, don't you think?"
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Date: 2006-12-08 08:37 am (UTC)Hakkai arched an eyebrow as Sanzo flipped the book open, skimming the passage briefly but not commenting on it aloud. "Oh, of course, we're not going to force you to do something if you have no desire to do it! We're not so heartless, after all. Most of the time." He smiled winningly, before answering Sanzo's last question with a brief gesture. "Some place," he replied vaguely, laughing a little. He was rather proud of his handiwork (he managed to transfigure the doll in one try, without turning the toy into something unfortunate, like a tentacle monster or something equally horrible), but he wasn't about to show-off. At least, not yet -- but when he did, it would never be outright. "I'm afraid I'm no good with naming things, either. Ah, I would suggest you name her 'Bessie,' but that name is so cliched for cows, don't you think?"