Title: Blade and Blunders: Meta Knight's Misadventure at Anger Management*
Characters*
- *Meta Knight: A noble but sometimes hot-tempered warrior.
- *Dr. Calming: Anger management counselor, known for her patient and gentle demeanor.
- *King Dedede: Meta Knight's frenemy and occasional collaborator.
- *Waddle Dee Assistant: Dr. Calming's helper.
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Scene: A small, cozy room filled with cushy chairs and relaxing paintings. A 'Peaceful Thoughts Encouraged Here' sign hangs on one wall.*
[Meta Knight sits, arms crossed, his mask reflecting a soft glow from a lamp. Dr. Calming is adjusting her glasses, while King Dedede lounges in a chair, chewing on a snack, and a nervous Waddle Dee sits with a clipboard.*
Dr. Calming* (smiling) Thank you all for coming today. Meta Knight, especially you, for taking this step. I understand it's not easy.
Meta Knight* (gruffly) Let's just get this over with.
King Dedede* (chuckling) Hehe, someone woke up on the wrong side of the starship today.
Meta Knight* (annoyed) Be silent, Dedede! You are not helping.
Dr. Calming* (interjecting calmly) Alright, let's start with a simple exercise. Think of a situation that made you angry recently, but instead of reacting immediately, what could you do differently to manage your anger?
Meta Knight* (sighs) There was a battle last week. I was leading my troops and then… then one of them questioned my orders. I... I might have overreacted.
King Dedede* Overreacted? Pal, you chased him around with your sword screaming, "I AM THE NIGHT!"
Meta Knight* (raising his voice) He was insubordinate!
Dr. Calming* (gently) Meta Knight, instead of chasing, perhaps you could have taken a deep breath and explained your strategy? Communication can often resolve conflict.
Meta Knight* (mutters) Perhaps.
Waddle Dee Assistant* (timidly) Sir, maybe try saying what you're feeling instead of showing it with the sword?
Meta Knight* (pausing, then softer) I… feel unappreciated when my expertise is questioned.
Dr. Calming* (nodding) Good insight! Expressing feelings can be very powerful. Let's role-play. Dedede, question Meta Knight's strategy.
King Dedede* (grinning) Oh, this is gonna be fun. Ahem... Meta Knight, are you sure this plan will work? Seems a bit, uh, risky!
Meta Knight* (clenching fist, then slowly releasing it) I feel... frustrated when my plans are doubted. I have carefully considered all possibilities.
Dr. Calming* Excellent! See how you managed not to escalate the situation?
Meta Knight* (nodding slowly) I suppose this method... has its merits.
King Dedede* (smirking) Guess the old dog can learn new tricks after all!
Meta Knight* (sternly) Keep pushing me, and the only trick you'll learn is how fast you can be ejected from this room.
Dr. Calming* (swiftly) Meta Knight, remember the breathing exercises?
Meta Knight* (taking a deep inhale and exhale) Right. My apologies.
Dr. Calming* (beaming) Wonderful progress today! Let's remember, temperance is a warrior's true comrade in battle.
[The session continues with more exercises, and although Meta Knight is still visibly uncomfortable, he participates more openly, occasionally catching himself before snapping. A small victory in the battle against his temper.*
Scene fades out.*
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[Meta Knight reflects quietly on the way out, perhaps considering that battles are not just fought on fields but within oneself. King Dedede throws an arm around him as they leave, both sharing a rare moment of camaraderie, united in their awkward journey towards self-improvement.*