KIRAN watched Astrid as he spoke. The way his eyes softened. The way his smile stayed even after he finished talking. It was not the usual look he saw on his friend's face. There was something different about it, something that made Kiran pause. He had wanted to ask if Astrid was sure about all of this. But looking at him now, he felt like he already had his answer. Astrid really loved the general. So Kiran kept his worries to himself. If this was what Astrid wanted, then he would support him.
