Deep within the connecting forest, our heroes Stew in the
wake of Bao Guang's quiet destruction.
You're quiet. Just walking.
Used to hum back when. I what?
Oh great, now what is it? I don't believe it verdant
frequency, but bent tech modified who could even?
Danny yes, it worked, Master said.
It might not connect, but I they.
Can hear you stop yelling. Right.
OK, professional, This is Captain Marda registry certified
and Sky licensed, calling in from orbital perimeter outside
Harbour Town. You're receiving this via
stabilized chi tech projection. And yes, I built it.
Hi. Wait, your captain Marda?
The captain Marda. Yeah, it's me, Marda.
I've I've been searching for you.
Well, was before fate forced my hand.
We were heading to my friend. I've I'd heard of your prowess
with Qi interfaces, spectral arrays, precision enchantment.
But if you're just a kid. Seriously.
No. No.
Was this What's she doing here? Marta.
I see you remembered her. Yes, no, I.
Can't believe this. Who are?
You people, Danny, wait. We kind of just crashed into
each other crashed I I didn't into each other remember her
either cannot. Do this right now.
I, I didn't, I, I don't remember either one of you.
We, we just kind of got together.
Literally Smoke, trees, claws, spiritual trauma.
Pick your flavor. I can't.
I just know her name is Esmeralda.
That's all she's told me so far. If this is the tone we're
starting with, I'd like to go back to being a sword.
Forget it. This wasn't a reunion call
anyway. It's a warning.
Harbortown isn't what it was, and something worse is coming.
Not just danger reckoning. Whoever they are, they seem to
be allies. We'll be there by nightfall.
She used a verdant frequency. Verdant frequency.
One I haven't heard in years. Verdant, why does that sound so?
Danny. I know what that is.
You all right, partner I. Think, yeah, I don't know why I
know what that is, but I know what that is, Verdant frequency.
Oh my gosh, I think seeing Marta triggered something in his
memory, like a lock finally finding its key.
It was bound to happen one of these days.
Guess I better be prepared to come clean again.
I. Think I'm getting a headache.
Come here, you goodness, you're burning up.
Yeah, I don't feel so good. Let me make us some tea.
Here. Sit down, Rose.
Here's as good a place as any. I'm sorry, Esmeralda.
I Huh. I don't mean to be a burden on
you. My head is just.
Nonsense. Feels like someone's just
clamping down on my brain. Incredible.
Danny has nearly overcome my memory spell on willpower alone.
All it took was 1 outside variable.
Granted, a very important one. Now he's slowly swimming through
the fog of my spell's dissipating remains.
Hey. You need to save your strength.
You have a blazing hot fever. Was that the real Captain Marta?
Yes. And you know her very well.
Or you did. How?
Danny, she's your adopted sister.
You're listening to Way of the Jaded Fist, produced and written
by Desmond Childs. We forgot the way, but even
broken branches lean toward light again.
The verdant path has reunited Danny Rose, Lady Esmeralda, and
Captain Marta. And what's this new revelation?
Marta and Danny are siblings. I'm Raymond Getty, your
faithful, most diligent show announcer.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
Some nights stretch longer than they should, especially when
memory won't. Sleep and silence remembers more
than we do. Here, drink up.
There. Thank you.
Should help you work through those headaches.
Smells good. This blend is called Tranquility
Brew. The old Verdant Path healers
used it for memory strain and chi misalignment.
Especially after spiritual backlash or too many sleepless
nights trying to fix things you can't fix.
Yeah. The Snowberry leaf numbs the
pressure behind your eyes. Star pedal helps soften the
sharp edges of old. Thoughts.
Even if you don't know what they are, spirit vine grounds you,
pulls the energy back from where it's spiraling.
And the honeys, just so you don't hate me for the
bitterness. It's not a cure, but it gives
your mind a place to sit down and rest, even if just for a
moment. You didn't eat earlier.
Still not hungry. Oh, I didn't realize I wasn't, I
guess. You handled that better than I
expected. Are you are you all right?
I don't know, I told a stranger. She was just a kid.
It's not really handling anything.
She's more like a wolf pup she'll bite back by morning.
Sure, she really built that. The portal I mean.
Every piece of it, even the frequency signature whisper,
Steel said. She could hear energy
differently than the rest of us. I didn't believe him until she
made it hum. I knew she could help.
I I didn't know how I knew but I just.
There's this flash, a room, her hands moving, light bending and
the Kai lung still breathing but barely.
At this point it's more of a bruise than a memory.
Bruises mean something hit you, even if you don't remember the
moment. Here's a little more.
Drink that up and I'll leave you alone, all right?
Fear is fair, and besides, this is delicious.
You'll remember more in pieces in moments.
Will it hurt? Yes, but not all of it will be
pain. I don't quite remember, but I
can tell we used to do this a lot.
I miss this so much. It's my medicine.
Not in the way you think, but it's more like this fire.
It's light. It's something that shades the
worst of the day without asking questions, let's your mind sit
down by the flames while your soul warms its hands and feet.
No demands, no direction, just enough light to remind you
you're still here. Who are you?
You always did like the quiet scenes.
Marta, please let me explain. No, you should have told him.
You should have told me. I hate to break up whatever this
is, but looks like we've got more company.
He's right. This stillness isn't peace.
So the fragments. Returned to the.
Fire, Fire. Suddenly, out of the trees
emerged A vicious gaggle of cult goobers, talismans in hand,
readying their warped, disgusting magic.
Way of the Jaded Fist 4, maybe 5 veiled.
They're not here to kill, they're here to rewrite.
Then let's make sure they forget us first.
Esmeralda, lend me your barrier of protection.
I'm going to draw their attention toward me and kid.
Yep, I need you and the soul edge covering fire.
Understood. Whisper.
Steel I need a number 7 projectile.
Charging stand by my pupil. We got.
Action Master. Keep it up.
Armed and ready. Time to clean up this mess.
Aim for that monk. He's getting away, has.
A blasted pistol. Wait, retreat.
This is a trap Whisper Stew. I know you can feel it as well.
Brothers and sisters. Retreat we've.
Done our part incoming. The soil itself is giving way.
You feel that too huh? Damn, I was hoping my readings
were off but if you caught it then something old just woke up
real old and it ain't staying buried.
Come. On You have got to be kidding
me. Run.
Junk Shi. Officially.
Time to regroup. Danny, Captain Marta, can you
fly us out of here? No problem, whisper Steel Prime
the Sky Corps. Let's wake the old girl up.
Priming primed 100% caliber and capacity for flight my pupil.
This way. Hey, through the trees.
Way to the jaded fist. Above the skies of the
connecting forest, due South toward Harbour Town and home.
Morning. Skies are clearer than they were
when I face planted us into Harbour Town.
Winds cooperative today. Could almost pretend this old
girl wants to fly proper again. Whoa whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
You crash landed this thing a week ago.
I thought these airships were supposed to be the safest way
to. Travel sounds more like user
error. Shut up.
Rest easy, Master Rose, this time the sword is driving.
This cabin is spacious by the Rift.
It must have taken you months to carve this thing out.
Danny rises slowly, padding across the cabin.
He walks toward the wall near Marta's bench, stopping as his
fingers brush a raised marking. This symbol worn, unfinished.
I recognize it. Verdant path.
We carved it when this thing was barely sky worthy.
You helped. I did, yeah.
You said it'd keep us honest. Why don't I remember?
Because I didn't want you to
I'm. Starting to I'm starting to
remember a little bit, but what do you mean why?
After Whisper Steel changed after we lost him, I left.
I joined the Crimson Needle. They teach that love is the
final tether, so I cut mine. Just like that.
Hi, Ezzy. Easy.
It's not something I'm proud of, Marty.
I No. You do not call me that, damn
it. It's captain to you, understand?
Apologies, Captain, it won't happen again.
How dare you bury this man. He's my brother, damn it.
Not by blood, but in every. Way that ever mattered and.
You, you were supposed to be my sister.
You don't get. To look me.
In the eye and act like this was mercy.
You don't get to. Stand there all calm and clever
after you ripped him out of our lives like it was some clean.
Solution like we were just clutter in your way.
You made him. Forget us.
You. Made him forget.
Me. I all I can say is that I'm
sorry, I know it was wrong I. You knew what he meant to me.
You knew what we meant to each other.
And you, you took that from both of us.
How dare you? Later that day at the Jade
Lantern Inn, May and the others work through another busy brunch
rush that's. Not what the chit said.
May I read it twice? Right.
Lemongrass hash. No Dre with.
Soft egg. The chit said Ginger.
Hash. That's exactly what I made.
You made lemongrass third time this week.
I'm going to. Scream.
Great. Mind if I join you?
Maybe the chips handwriting got creative.
Don't pin that on me. Oh, that's.
Rich coming from you. Gulliver.
You look like you write with your.
Feet I do not. My lane.
Clearly have the better handwriting between the.
Two of. Them Honestly, whatever it was,
it was delicious. If this is the wrong order, I'm
curious what the right one tastes like.
Butt out, Abernathy. There you go, playing bossy
again, my stars. Your fault.
All right, all right. Geez.
We'll comp you a tea, Mr. Abernathy.
Sorry about that, May. We're not fussing at paying
customers now are we? No, we're not sorry, Mr.
Abernathy. Let's throw in a ginger biscuit.
I was rude. So right love.
Thank you. I know your heart.
May you as well, Dre, son. Thank you.
You both are good people. Overworked, yes, but good
people. Boss, Are we all right?
At least for now. We're busy.
We'll talk tonight. A sock goes on checkouts.
Uncle Kai's doing fees and vendor pickups.
It's all hands till dinner, people.
Let's pace ourselves. Heard, chef.
While I've got a moment, I'll check on that batch of tea
steeping in the kitchen. Tables three and four look like
they'll be finished soon. Back in a moment, May.
Don't forget to pace yourself too.
I'm doing my best uncle, pray for me.
Later, after the rush of the midday concludes.
You made. Really.
Good tips today, sister May. That's what I heard.
Nice job, Asako Chan May. Even be enough for Brother Kai's
medicine. I'm so thankful to have you here
on staff. You and Dre literally keep me
from falling apart. Yeah.
Enjoy this while you can, Asako Chan.
Next thing you know, she's slandering your John Hancock.
My what? Are you still on this?
Jeez, I'm sorry, Andre. The given for now.
Aw, so sweet. Yeah.
Love you both, you complete me. Now enough of that.
Pour that tea, slice that cake. Let's eat.
Suddenly Uncle. Kai.
Soul takes many roads, but all true paths lead home.
Uncle Danny. May I'm home.
You're you're really back. Jade Lantern's been holding its
breath, waiting on you. Didn't think the floorboards
would still Remember Me. You held it down.
May I can tell it's good to be back?
Welcome home. Uncle.
Welcome back, Sir. Hey.
There, young man. I'm Andre.
Well met. I was brought aboard to help in
the wake of your departure. Nice to finally meet you, Ah?
You must be a Sacco. I hopped aboard right after you
left too. The kind of hopping I can get on
board with. Thank you both so much for
everything you've done. Whatever you've been
compensated, consider it doubled.
Doubled. Oh, my stars.
Thank you so much, Mr. Rose. Really.
Naturally, I'm getting triple. A tree that bears fruit always
gets the stones. You earned that triple, May.
OK, thanks. Feel like crying again.
Are there people waiting outside?
All right, May, I'm going to introduce you to someone very
special to me. Oh it.
Sounds like a Mrs. Rose, if you know what I mean.
All right, uncle, you don't usually bring folks around.
Dating is so awkward. Come on in sis.
Did he say sis it's her? Hi, I'm Marta.
Greetings. Oh, it's her.
Wait, Captain Marta, of course, when we met the.
Other day it didn't even click. You're that pile of Whitefang
run in 40 minutes. Obsessed with your flight
records? You're a legend.
Actually 33 had some turbulence over Whitefang ravine, still
made it. You're a legend.
I've been following your exploits in the papers.
Wow. Come now, Cos you're making me
blush, Andre. She knows my name.
She probably heard through the door, silly.
Hello, I'm May. Well met, May.
A pleasure to meet you, Captain, and a joy.
Your arrival means our uncle Kai Lung can get the help.
He. Needs.
I'm here to help. And you, you're even more
beautiful than your uncle described.
I'm honored to meet you. Thanks.
I mean, it's nothing fancy, but I try.
And your outfit's really cool too.
Thanks. Great.
That went really well and. Was that the signal rose?
No, I told you. Oh, lion lady.
The shapeshifter Emeralda. What?
Are you doing here? Calm your nerve may do not be
alarmed. Oh goodness.
Amazing. OK.
You're so cool, I definitely haven't met you yet.
Know me as whispers. Yeah, yeah.
Looks like. Ezzy's caused you all some
trouble too, huh? Not surprised, Monta.
We talked about this. Talked about what, uncle?
Mailing Watch your tone. No.
Why is she here? Why are why are you protecting
her? You know what she did, right?
He does. That's what makes.
It worse, dammit. Marta, you're really standing
there protecting her. Hey, please.
After everything, you didn't even warn me.
If I knew you were bringing this witch back into our lives, I
would have told you to stay away.
Uncle. I mean it.
I would have locked the damn door myself.
I spent months picking up the pieces while you were gone,
running the inn, taking care of Kai Lung, pretending everything
was fine. And now you just show up with
her. What part of that feels like
protecting me? I didn't come here to hurt you.
I didn't plan this. I didn't even remember her, not
fully. But I do remember you, and I
remember the kind of man I wanted to be for you.
So if you're saying I failed, I hear you.
But don't ever think I stopped protecting you.
Even when I was lost, even when I forgot who I was, I was still
trying to keep you safe. That never changed.
I altered his memory. I meant for him to forget me and
only me. But the spell didn't stop there.
It took more, too much. His training, parts of his past.
Marta. I thought I was giving him
peace. Instead I stripped away
everything that made him whole. I didn't mean to break him, but
I did and I'm sorry. Kai Lung used to say the bitter
fruit grows fastest on trees that no one tends.
I didn't get it back then, but now feels like everybody here
has been watering their anger and wondering why it still
tastes like pain. Bitter fruit grows quickest on
the tree left untended, but only the foolish blame the fruit for
being bitter. They never ask who stopped
watering the roots. You listen more than you speak,
Asako. And when you do speak, it's
worth hearing. Now that everyone is here, would
you like me to tell you how I mastered the demon inside me?
Sometimes what we bury stays buried.
Other times it finds a way to rise in memory, in motion, in
the fists we carry forward. You've been listening to Way of
the Jaded Fist, written and produced by Desmond Childs.
Appearing in today's episode where Desmond Childs as Danny
Rose, Jessica Ann Bogart as Esmeralda, Leah Wade as Captain
Marta, Sir Donald McLeod as Whisper Steel, Dominique Cherry
as May, Trevor Hyde as Dre, Rachel Abbott as Asako Carter
The Mountain King as Master Kai Lung and Wildebeest as Elder
Show. Audio mixing by Desmond Childs
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I'm Raymond Getty, your show announcer.
Signing off. Thanks for listening and we'll
see you next time. Take care.
Untold. The night Huns soft A lover's
plane drifting for like waves on.
The sea. Oh.
Hoshi no Namita, shining prey, cutting through the endless
night. Dreams collide where shadows
wind. Will we ever meet?
Again. Now the.
Sakura falls like rain, staining the earth with.
Fleet Project Zeal.