Dawnlark Plains 'cause i'm a big kid now!

aditya was going about his usual rounds that day, prowling the border. if nothing else but to keep his mind off things--well that, and it was his duty to do so. duty was the only thing keeping him grounded; these past several days had been so turbulent that fleeing seemed the best option.

but he'd promised pema he would help, and he didn't intend to break that promise. he needed to stay faithful to someone, at least.

his spirits lifted as he saw eventide prancing along with a branch, eyes glowing with mischief. it was different from his usual, guarded demeanor, and aditya smiled, trotting his way. he wondered what had happened to alter his mood so; he was joyful to see the boy the happiest he'd seemed since his father's death.

"arrey, bahadur!" aditya called out, giving the boy a playful nudge of his nose. he stared down at eventide, head tilted in curiosity. "you look like you're having fun. kya hua--what's up?"