Michael: Wise sage, centered Jianyu. I seek your wisdom in this moment of crisis. What to do with Eleanor? Should I let her stay? Should I send her away? [Jason nods] You think I should send her away? [Jason shakes his head] No, I should let her stay? Or no, I shouldn't let her stay because she doesn't belong here? Or no, I shouldn't let her stay even though she does belong here? Oh, Jianyu, I wish I had your wisdom. Your devotion to the noble truths has given you something that I don't have: clarity. It was Buddha who said, "The man lives a pure life. Nothing can destroy him." I'm not a man, and I've lived no life, so will this destroy me?
Jason: [touches the cactus] Ouch. [holds up his bleeding finger]
Michael: Oh, of course. A cactus on its own intends no harm. It's only when we Interfere that it becomes dangerous. I need to remember my own agency here. Oh, thank you, Jianyu. You're free to go. [Jason points to a cactus] Oh, yes, of course. Help yourself. I've got plenty of those.