"...Get some rest, then." Sanzo, freed, digs out his Marlboros and lights up; his inhale and exhale are deeper than usual.

"I'll warm up some leftovers for us or something. And put some of the tea leaves on your eye, it'll help with the swelling."

Monk home remedies! But training to become a Sanzo comes with a lot of bumps, bruises, and -- yes -- black eyes!