(A/N):
Drop a meme here that you find funny. Or reflects your mood.
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The tension did not vanish with the fall of the scouts.
It only… shifted.
Across the thinning crowd, relief came first.
A fragile one. The kind that dares not breathe too loudly.
Vasudeva steadied himself, then gently helped Devaki to her feet.
Her steps were weak, but her grip on the child—unyielding.
They approached. Carefully. Gratefully.
Vasudeva bowed with respect. Not deeply.
But with sincerity carved into the gesture.
"You have our thanks…"
His voice carried exhaustion, but also dignity.
"…whether you intended to help us or not."
Devara shook his head slightly. Calm. Measured.
While his eyes scanned the man who looked like he was already half dead.
Shows how much difficulty
"I did."
That answer… landed.
"I knew they were watching you."
