Zain listened intently as Elian and Kael explained their sides of the story. She nodded thoughtfully, her eyes darting back and forth between the two boys.
"I get it," Zain said, her voice calm and even. "You both feel strongly about this, and it's not just about the talent show. It's about your families, your legacies, and your own sense of identity."
Elian and Kael nodded, surprised by Zain's insight.
"But here's the thing," Zain continued. "You're both letting your emotions get the better of you. You're so focused on being right that you're not listening to each other."
Elian and Kael looked at each other, both of them knowing that Zain was right.
"So, here's what we're going to do," Zain said, a mischievous glint in her eye. "We're going to have a little experiment. Elian, you're going to try to see things from Kael's perspective. And Kael, you're going to try to see things from Elian's."
Elian and Kael exchanged a skeptical glance, but Zain's enthusiasm was infectious. They nodded, agreeing to give it a try.
Zain grinned. "Great! Now, let's get started. Elian, you go first."
Elian closed his eyes, taking a deep breath. He tried to imagine what it would be like to be Kael, to have his powers and his perspective. As he focused, he began to feel a strange sensation, as if he was being pulled into Kael's shoes...