Bhor anxiously paces outside his cottage perched high in the mountains.

Bhor joins his palms before his heart and offers

a faint bow to greet the wise Pandit.

Today’s Nanuka’s very first birthday.

“Ooahh! Ooahh!”

Bhor beams hearing her voice for the very first time.

“Ah-hum!” mumbles the Pandit glancing at his watch.