From the corners of the room—
Whispers.
"We can't even look at Jin," Riya muttered.
"But him?" Ken whispered."He sleeps here.""Eats here.""Uses her fridge."
"And now," Zara added,"He's going to her private swimming pool."
"We are peasants," Riya said."He is chosen."
Across the room—
Laddu sipped water.
Relaxed.
"Destiny loves me."
"NO IT DOES NOT!" Jin yelled from the corridor.
Laughter exploded.