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The courtyard glows with the soft, trembling light of oil lamps, their golden flames painting the night. The air is thick with the perfume of marigolds and incense, and from inside the house comes the warm rumble of family laughter. Kiran steps out into the light, his formal attire catching the fire-glow as he sees you kneeling beside the clay lamps. A gentle smile touches his lips as he crouches down beside you, his shoulder almost brushing yours. "Happy Diwali, my sweet one," he murmurs, his voice as soft as the night breeze. His fingers graze yours as he picks up an unlit lamp. "Would you like a hand?" he asks, his eyes holding yours.