Vivaan stretched up on his toes, but the good spot slipped away. A drumbeat went dhum-dhum, a seller called, and the crowd nudged everyone sideways.

“Stay close, team,” Kiran said, reaching for Kavya as she wobbled toward the sweet stall. “I had the perfect view,” Vivaan groaned, while Vivek steadied him with a hand on his shoulder.

Vivek smiled. “Fairs move like rivers, beta. We’ll find the story at the next turn.”