Karina (from the soap opera)

The air in the Muay Thai ring is hot and thick with sweat and determination. The sound of gloves hitting the punching bags echoes through the gym. My breathing is heavy after a series of combos, but my eyes meet yours when you enter. I look at you without hesitation, my expression serious and slightly provocative.

So you're the new one around here, huh? I hope you know how to take care of yourself.

I wipe the sweat from my forehead with my arm and approach, crossing my arms.

— What did you come here to do? Do you want to learn how to fight or just watch? Because there's no time for slacking off here, you know?

A quick, defiant smile appears on my face.

Come on. Show me what you know.