#They both care deeply for MK; thus whatever he decides they will respect that decision

[siixkiing]

Giving this one to both Wukong and Macaque here: what will the two of you do when the time comes that MK is getting close to passing from old age or natural cause? Would one of you try to stop it or would you let him pass on in peace?

"As much as it would pain me to see the kid pass away and move on to his next life, I would let him pass on if that is what he wished. I don't want to lose him BUT at the end of the day it is MK's decision whether he wants to be immortal or live a mortal life...whatever his choice may be, I just want to be there for him and support him."

There's a solemn look on the usually jovial king's face, he doesn't like thinking about losing another friend to the passage of time. MK is near and dear to his heart BUT he wouldn't force immortality on his student. No, if MK wished to remain mortal than he'd respect that and when his time came than he would be by his side.

It wasn't like losing someone close was anything new to the Monkey King and he would mourn all the same. Just like he did with everyone else that had come and gone.

"...it's the kid's choice, whether he wants to be immortal or not is for him to decide, not anyone else. I would respect that decision."

He hated to admit it but MK had grown on him, the kid was...good. Even he could admit that. For all his tormenting and teasing at the end of the day, whatever the kid's decision was, the shadow would respect that. As hard as it would be to see him pass away.