The grand dining hall of Rathore Palace hums with a quiet warmth as the family settles down for dinner. The clinking of silverware against porcelain mingles with the soft murmurs of conversation. Yet, two chairs remain empty, Shivansh and Jivika’s. After much coaxing and persistence, Jivika has finally agreed to hear Shivansh out and they have stepped away for a private conversation as well as dinner in their room.

Across the table, Varenya and Ritika sit side by side, their shoulders shaking with barely contained laughter. Varenya leans in closer, whispering something that sends Ritika into another fit of giggles. Varenya had earlier caught Shivansh peeking at Jivika before hastily making his way into the kitchen, an unusual and uncharacteristic moment from the otherwise composed King. The sight had been too amusing to keep to herself and now she and Ritika are thoroughly enjoying their little inside joke.