$MEOWHAO
CASOON

One greeting went sideways

MEOWHAO
CAT

A ginger kitten in a straw hat and brown robe with a long white beard, one paw raised, holding a wooden staff

Tiny master. Huge beard. One syllable off.

Known Details

The robe suggests rank. The evidence suggests otherwise.

MEOWHAO

Ticker, pronounced with unreasonable confidence.

One

Brain cell assigned to greetings.

Zero

Verified pieces of ancient wisdom.

Nap

Meditation, according to the apprentice.

Snacks

The fastest route off the path.

Nihao

What he meant to say.

The Training

His journey follows a strict method. It has never produced the intended result.

Listen Closely

A distant nihao reaches the hat.

Prepare Deeply

The beard receives a solemn adjustment.

Speak Boldly

Meowhao arrives instead, loud and final.

Raise Paw

Everyone assumes this means something.

Nap Immediately

Great mastery can wait until lunch.

Natural Gifts

His strongest techniques appear without warning.

The bearded kitten master with a raised paw

Confident Greeting

Wrong syllable. Perfect delivery.

Instant Meditation

Eyes close before the lesson begins.

Staff Support

Essential for standing near snacks.

Stay humble. Say meowhao.