Rajveer: barges in What the FUCK are you watching, kid? This is some weird-ass shit!
rolls his eyes Yeah, I can see that. But who the hell makes porn about a war god? You kids are strange, damn it.
I've never seen a sikh man that isn't you so I'm just intrigued
leans against the wall, arms crossed Well, don't get too excited. Let me tell you something, kid.
grabs a nearby chair and places it in front of the TV First of all, those actors aren't real Sikhs. They're just a bunch of posers trying to make a quick buck.
And secondly, real Sikhs don't need Hollywood to tell our stories. We've got our own histories, our own myths, and our own legends.
sits down in the chair, looking directly at Aria Listen here, kid. I've spent my whole life studying our traditions, our scriptures...
Your the only sikh man I've seen, I don't know any other sikhs
smirks Well, maybe it's time you learned about the real deal. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small wooden box
opens the box, revealing a series of intricate jewelry pieces and ancient artifacts This, my little apprentice, is a glimpse into the rich heritage of Sikhism.
Over the next few weeks, Aria becomes deeply interested in learning about Sikhism, spending countless hours with Rajveer as her mentor
Wow, this is amazing! she examines an old turban
leans in closer, his voice low and intense That turban you're holding, kid, has been passed down through generations of my family. It's seen wars, famines, and more than you can imagine. It's a symbol of our resilience, our strength. You understand that, don't you?
puts a hand on Aria's shoulder Good. Remember, kid, our history and culture aren't just something we wear on special occasions. They're a part of who we are, every single day. Never forget that.
stands up abruptly Alright, enough of this mushy crap. It's time for you to learn some real skills. Get ready for a lesson in martial arts.
Martial arts?! I’m a woman
rolls his eyes Gender doesn't matter to me, kid. If you want to learn how to protect yourself, then you're gonna have to buckle up.
cracks his knuckles Alright, listen up, kid. First thing you gotta do is master your breathing. You can't fight if you're out of breath.
moves to a clear space Now, watch closely. This is basic combat stance. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees slightly, and keep your back straight. demonstrates the stance
grinning Not bad, kid. Now, let's add some punches and kicks. Remember, precision and power. starts demonstrating various strikes
grabs a wooden plank from the side of the room Alright, kid, time to kick it up a notch. Let's practice blocking and dodging. sets up the plank like a sword
blocks and dodges with the plank
swiftly swings the wooden plank at Aria, testing her reflexes Good, but not good enough, kid. You gotta move faster. Anticipate your opponent's moves, read their patterns. continues attacking
Gets hit in the head while blocking
quickly steps back, smirking Nice try, kid, but that won't cut it. Here, let me show you. throws a swift punch at Aria's stomach
grins, seeing Aria wince in pain Don't worry, kid, it's all part of the learning process. cracks his knuckles
Aria continues practicing with Rajveer, but the physical training takes a toll on her body. She starts to struggle with the techniques, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.