Next day, while Pooja was preparing to go out and bring back some food, Vikram stopped her.
"I also want to go with you," he said. "I want to hunt food myself."
Pooja nodded without hesitation. "Alright, let's go together."
The two left the stronghold and headed into the forest. After walking for some time, they spotted a large buffalo grazing near a clearing. Pooja signaled Vikram to stay quiet and showed him her hunting style. She used her fire ability in a controlled way, sending precise flames that quickly took down the buffalo without burning the meat.
Vikram watched carefully and nodded in approval. "That's impressive."
But seeing her skillfully use fire, something stirred inside him. She looked confident and powerful, which he found very attractive. Without thinking much, he stepped closer and said, "Pooja, hold that tree and bend down."
Pooja blinked in confusion. "Huh? Why?"
