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I’m a ninja.

Well, not really, but still…I should be a ninja.

I have mastered the art if concealment – hiding using the environment as my helper. I have mastered the art of stealth – going from one place to another without being detected. My agility is at its highest – being able to move fast – run, jump, dodge, and duck. Darkness is now surrounding me making me invisible and heightening my senses.

I am a ninja. I… oww… my eyes!

“What the hell are you doing hiding inside your closet? And with the lights off?” Kyla asked me, looking utterly confused.

“Shhh… Don’t shout! Come on.” I said as I drag Kyla inside the closet and shut the door behind me making it dark again.

After a beat…

“Is this a gay thing, like reliving the ‘hiding inside the closet’ thing, because I don’t really qualify and…”

“Hush Kyla, lower your voice and no, this is not that.” I said, with a hush tone.

“Why are you here then? And why do I need to whisper?” Kyla asked in an equally hush voice.

“I’m practicing my ninja skills.” I told her in a very proud yet soft voice.

“Oh…” Kyla said in the normal volume of her voice.

“Shh… be quiet!”

“Sorry, I mean, ‘ohh…’” Kyla said, lowering her voice again.

After another beat…

“Why are you tapping your inner ninja now?” Kyla asked me.

“I told you I’m practicing it. You never know when it will come in handy. I practice it ones and awhile so that I won’t get rusty.” I answered.

“Ok… Good… Yeah. Don’t want you to get rusty and all…” After about 2 seconds of silence, Kyla burst out laughing.

I covered her mouth and chastise her by saying, “What the hell! I told you to be quiet! I don’t need you jeopardizing my mission!”

She removed the hand covering her mouth and said, “Ok…ok… sorry.”