Talked to Hanshi Dan by himself

and without Derek there, he made more sense and seemed more sincere. He even offered to test me outside of Derek, which left an even better impression. His was more a good reason, such as sure no one can know you better than yourself, but you have to test yourself from time to time and you are overdue for an outside observer testing you.


So I decided to go ahead, but I told him I would leave the decision of Derek's being a part of the test up to him.