Episode 12 : Leaf and Flow Part-2

Training Begins — Forest Path

Bobby takes position, steadying his breath. He places the leaf on his open palm and starts moving.

On the first and second attempts, he doesn't even make it past the starting stretch. The leaf drops with every sudden shift of balance or misaligned breath.

By the tenth attempt, he manages to cross farther — the leaf trembling but holding for a few seconds longer.

He pauses, hands on his knees, panting.

Bobby (thinking): "What am I doing wrong? What should I change?"

Garron watches from a distance, arms crossed.

Garron: "Stop forcing it. Let the resonance flow with your breath. Don't hold it like a weight — guide it like a stream."

Bobby nods and steadies his posture again.

Garron (continuing): "And keep your core engaged. Resonance isn't just in your hand — it travels through your spine, your legs, your focus. Find your rhythm."

Bobby takes another deep breath. His eyes narrow.

The training continues.

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Evening — Forest Path

As the sun begins to set, the sky awash in warm orange, Bobby continues the task with determination. It's already between five and six o'clock, and his body is sore, covered in sweat and dirt.

He's now able to reach halfway through the forest — a major improvement from where he started. He's lost count of how many times he's run the course.

On one final attempt, he stumbles, the leaf dropping from his palm again. He falls to his knees, exhausted.

Garron (firmly): "That's enough for today. Let's go."

Bobby (panting): "But... I didn't make it past half the forest. I can't stop now."

Garron (sharply): "I said it's enough."

Bobby (lowering his head): "Fine..."

Garron (thinking): "How can he still be standing after all this? Is it the energy he's kept stored all these years... or something else entirely?"

Later — Garron's Home

Garron (calling): "Hey, Ryn. Look who I brought with me."

Ryn (smiling as she sees Bobby): "Oh, you must have been training hard. Go freshen up. Here, take these clothes."

Bobby (surprised): "These are for me?"

Ryn: "Yes, take them."

Bobby: "Thanks."

Later, everyone sits down at the table for dinner.

Garron: "Ryn, where's Lara? I didn't see her."

Ryn: "She's training with my brother. He said she'll be late."

Bobby (in his mind): "So.. she's training too."

Next Morning — Garron's Home

Ryn wakes up and notices Bobby isn't in the house. She walks toward the main room.

Ryn: "Garron, Bobby isn't here. Did he leave already?"

Just then, Lara walks out of her room, rubbing her eyes.

Garron: "I think he went to the forest again. He's pushing himself hard every day to improve his resonance."

Ryn (softly): "He's working so hard..."

Lara pauses, folding her palms tightly.

Without a word, she turns and walks back into her room.

To be continued...

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End of Episode 12

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