39 Felixs Grand Inscription (1/2)
John spent the following weeks preparing a book of all he knew about gardening. He had no need to create a cryptic manual with false flags and hidden meaning. He didn't have any reputation or position to protect. All John cared about was keeping his garden alive after he was gone. Finally, after all this time, he was satisfied with his work.
He left his life's work in a prominent spot on his desk and got up. He again visited the water lily who happily floated over. As he gently stroked the lily leaves, he spoke solemnly, ”I'll be leaving soon. So please do your best to grow up big and strong, okay?”
John had visited the lily daily since his path was set. He needed these interactions to solidify his resolve. The lily for its part didn't understand the dire situation and seemed to enjoy the extra attention. With his mind settled he fixed his clothes and left the garden.
Outside John saw his friend and asked ”Hurry up you don't want to be here when they arrive, do you? I doubt they'll take I was just visiting as an excuse.” Felix had been scribbling the complex inscriptions for weeks with barely any rest. He looked more haggard than usual.
”Look I wouldn't even be doing this if I didn't owe you! Not only that it's a death wish. How will I ever advance with such dog shit karma?” Felix complained as he rubbed his head fiercely in frustration.
A short time later Felix stopped working with a grand smile. ”There it's done! Even if that assholes master came, I doubt they could stop it,” He exclaimed with glee. ”MUHAHAHAHA,” he began to laugh maniacally causing the nearby disciples to stare at him with fear.
John examined the complex symbols closely. Unfortunately, he could discern little from the overlapping patterns. ”Are you sure?” John asked, ”If it doesn't work...”
Felix cut the uneducated man off with a dramatic chop to the air. ”How will you know you'll be dead,” he retorted to the interrogation.
John frowned and gave his friend a penetrating glare. ”I'll haunt you. for sure if it doesn't work,” he threatens.
Felix had enough of this ghost garbage and replied, ”So what can you do as a ghost?”
”I'll wait till your in a horrible predicament and you all my strength to screw you for sure!” John stated cryptically while shaking his head. He also made sure to show his friend a regretful look.
”Hey, do I look unconfident? look at me!” Felix exclaimed while placing his hand on his chest. He looked John in the eye and straighten his posture striking an impressive pose.
John returned the look with a sigh. 'This idiot is always overconfident how else would he owe someone like me such a huge favor?' he thought. ”Fine, it's not like we can test it anyway. Let's go get a drink to celebrate,” he relented with a shrug. Felix stretched his arms over his head and then nodded, ”Sure.”