[For a brief time, his breathing seemed to increase. Deepen. Ironically, when one so inexperienced in breathing techniques--especially someone who was already tense--first tried to calm down, the act of concentration led them to tighten even further.]

[Then...gradually...it began to slow. Shallow. She could hear from where she was, and knew he was relaxing.]

Very good.

You're doing wonderful, Takeru. Keep breathing. In...and out... In...and out... allowing your arms to relax...your shoulders to fall...your body to sink into the floor.