Vivaan hopped ahead and tapped his pouch. “This way,” he said, grinning. “If we hurry, we’ll get the best spot before anyone else.”

Kiran kept one hand near Kavya and laughed. “Best-spot finder, are you?” she asked. Kavya bobbed along beside them, jingling and patting her doll.

Vivek followed through the crowd and said, “Lead well, captain. Don’t just run.” Vivaan nodded and wove on, proud to be the one everyone followed.