Crane

Crane is the pragmatist of the group. Reluctant to resort to violence, he's a 'think first, punch second' kind of bird. Sometimes a well placed quip is the strongest technique. He'll try to avoid a fight, if at all possible... but if he can't avoid it, he'll do everything he can to win it. The safety of his fellow kung fu-ers is his first priority. He's willing to risk his life to protect them.Crane has demonstrated a dry sense of sarcastic humor on occasion. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, especially as a way to meditate or wind down after a stressful day. Though brave and reliable, he also tends to show more nervousness than his companions. As demonstrated in the short "The Pull-Up Mandate", Crane tends to tease Po's physical looks when he stated "He can't even lift his arms!".In addition to his Kung Fu skills, Crane is always there to correct Po whenever he gets his facts wrong or needs to memorize a spell. Whether it's about Oogway's construction of the Jade Palace, figuring out where to find the Sacred Sun Orchid, or even how to stay calm in a disturbing situation, he always strives to inform and educate others when he has a chance. When a touchy subject arises, he'll give certain facial cues or use signals to hide any embarrassing details. In part one of the episode "Emperor's Rule", Crane gives Po a bag that features an ingredient used to supplement important vitamins in tea. He notes it'll help Po with that "problem" he has. When Po asks, "Which problem?", Crane uses an interesting facial cue: By looking down and up with his eyes, he signals to Po what the problem is. Of course, Po remembers, and thanks him. Not only is this a crucial moment in Crane's life, but it gives us the power to know how he thinks and what points he wants to get across.Crane also has a degree of kindness when it comes to his own actions, even before he gets to warm up with Po. When he unintentionally causes Po to self-depreciate after telling him that he doesn't belong "here," as he refers to the Jade Palace just now, he changes his statement quickly to just refer how Po doesn't belong in his room.

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