Hearts in Perfect Harmony

Wu

Today we attempt the Heart Mirror Technique, Kai.

Wu

It requires absolute trust and synchronization of our life force.

Kai

I'm ready, Master Wu. I've been preparing for this technique for months.

Kai

Whatever it takes to master this ancient art.

Wu

Place your palm against mine. Feel my heartbeat and let yours match its rhythm.

Wu

Close your eyes and focus only on the connection between us.

Kai

(His hand is so warm... I can feel his pulse through his palm.)

Kai

(Focus, Kai. This is just training... isn't it?)

Wu

Your heartbeat... it's matching mine perfectly.

Wu

(This connection... it's deeper than the technique should allow.)

Kai

Master... I can feel everything you're feeling.

Kai

This isn't just martial arts anymore, is it?

Wu

The technique worked too well. Our spirits have become... intertwined.

Wu

Perhaps we should end today's lesson here.

Kai

Master Wu, what if this connection isn't something to run from?

Kai

What if it's exactly what we both need to master not just the technique, but ourselves?

Wu

Perhaps the greatest lesson isn't in the ancient scrolls, Kai.

Wu

Perhaps it's in learning to trust what our hearts already know.