Shuri Handing Medicine to Guard

Setting: Inside an old-fashioned apothecary shop. Shuri is organizing herbs.

Shuri Organizing Herbs

Text:
Shuri: “Today is so quiet… Maybe I can come up with a new remedy.”

Setting: A royal guard bursts into the shop, looking frantic.

Guard Bursting In

Text:
Guard: “Shuri, the Emperor is gravely ill! We need your medicine immediately!”
Shuri: “What!? I’ll get right on it!”

Setting: Shuri is hurriedly making medicine. Kenmei appears and advises her calmly.

Kenmei Advising Shuri

Text:
Kenmei: “Shuri, remember: Without desire, one cannot rise; without calm, one’s path is long.”
Shuri: “You’re right, Master… I was letting the urgency get to me.”

Setting: Shuri finishes the medicine and hands it to the guard, looking calm and composed.

Shuri Handing Medicine to Guard

Text:
Shuri: “This will help the Emperor. It’s important to stay focused and calm.”
Guard: “Thank you, Shuri!”