Redhawk Caldera kabhi alvida naa kehna

The strange word made her ears splay in mild confusion, though Aditya quickly explained what it meant. Ani felt as though he’d hugged her heart. Her smile was warm as his nose trailed over the crest of her head.

Soon, he was padding away toward the borders. Ani stayed put, waving at his back. And when he paused one last time and turned to catch her eye even from a distance, she could hear the rumble of his words on the wintry breeze.

Take care, Babadi! I’ll miss you! she called, cupping her forepaws around her mouth so her own voice would carry.

She then began blowing him kisses with both paws, continuing until her Babadi disappeared into the distance.