One month later, Amrita and Ivy met after a long time at a bustling shopping mall in Patna. The air was filled with the chatter of shoppers and the scent of street food vendors, but for Ivy, spotting her best friend across the crowd was like a ray of sunshine piercing through her lingering grief. Ivy's eyes lit up, her petite 5'0" frame weaving through the throng as she rushed toward Amrita.

Ivy (excitedly hugging her tightly, her black hair bouncing): "Amrita! Oh my god, it's been forever! You look amazing—those muscles are popping! How have you been holding up?"