FlintkoteChapter 19
“Tyke?” I said. “Auntie Surprise?” “How much do you remember?” I asked. “About what?” “Everything.” “Everything,” she said, “If I’ve read it, heard it. seen it or sung it ... I remember it.” “How long?” “So far?” she said, “four years,” “You’re four,” I marveled. I dithered ... just a bit. Then, “Come with me.” We went out on deck, just the two of us. “So ... do what I do.” I stepped out the forms of all my katas. Instead of following ... she watched. When I was done, she smoothed...