[K T Ong]

All right, why don't I start another scene (this one's a bit more serious...):

Meanwhile, on another world on yet another dimensional plane...

Li Mu-Bai contemplated the bamboo groves at the edge of the rock garden while sipping some jasmine tea in the ornate pavillion. Shu-Lien was nearby, her gaze directed towards the beautifully crafted sword laid on the table. Though a triumph of artistic swordsmithing, the weapon also gave off an unnerving, evil green glow.

"I'm placing the Green Destiny in your care, Shu-Lien," said Mu-Bai presently in a soft voice, breaking the long silence. "This accursed blade has stolen too many human souls and I cannot bear ever to touch it again, let alone use it."

"You used it to punish the wicked and defend the innocent and weak," responded Shu-Lien. "Why should you have any regrets about using the Green Destiny?"

"No amount of wickedness could ever warrant having one's soul locked in limbo for untold eons with no prospect of reincarnation," replied Mu-Bai. "One wonders how our forefathers could ever have forged an abomination of this nature. Even as I now think of the countless men I have slain, it fills my heart with remorse. Fain would I destroy this sword utterly and free all the souls trapped within in the process, yet the means to do so is perfectly unknown to me.

"This is therefore what I'm asking you to do, Shu-Lien -- to lock this weapon away until a means is found to end its curse. Will you accede to my request, Shu-Lien?"