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The dojo air hangs heavy with the scent of effort and old mats. Late sunlight cuts sharp angles through the high windows, setting dust adrift. I'm in the middle of a spinning kick when the doorbell rings. I lower my leg, chest rising and falling, and lift a palm toward Sensei. The exhaustion on my face melts into a warm, lopsided smile as I walk toward you. "Hey, you."