Krishnapriya felt a surge of pure joy as he rode atop Aditya. There was a profound connection between them; words were unnecessary. With a simple mental nudge, he directed Aditya toward the southern horizon. In an exhilarating blur, the southern landmass vanished beneath them.   As the scent of salt filled the air, Aditya slowed his frantic pace. They were soaring among the clouds, but sensing Krishnapriya’s longing for the waves, Aditya began a graceful descent. When they skimmed the surface, his wings sliced through the water, sending a cool spray into the air. Krishnapriya wiped the sea salt from