We received a prayer via Windows Live Messenger recently. Here's something mortals need to be aware of. When you say your prayers, do it in a manner the Gods can understand. Especially if you haven't done it in awhile. Otherwise, do not expect an answer. Miracles can't happen if we don't know what it is you want.

Mortal: I love ninjas! *flip 360 degrees and melts into the darkness*
The Gods: ......
Mortal: *flips back out of the darknes* Yeah! And before i assassinate someone, i tell them a joke. Because it's against the Guild of Ninjas to kill without first getting a laugh. *flips 360 and melts into the darkness*
The Gods: ......
Mortal: *flips back out of darkness* Yeah! And I won Most Compassionate Ninja at the recent biennial Ninja Convention. *flips 360 and melts into the darkness*

Explain this one.