
The sun had climbed high, casting a harsh golden glare over the stone steps of the ancient temple. The food and supply distribution ceremony had concluded. A sense of fulfillment hung in the air, yet beneath it, something more complex simmered—something left unsaid between the priest and the officer.
Tanay and Ridhaan walked side by side again, heading back toward the temple. At the base of the steps, Ridhaan paused, glancing at his watch.

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