Breakfast is served. The guys get their helpings and assemble in the shade behind our tent. Their plates bear the burden of their dreams. Their eyes ache for sleep but they know that there are more pressing matters at hand.
Batman begins. He wants the team’s unwavering attention.
Grand Meister interrupts. He too wishes to address us all.
‘I have been thinking’…
He has set his eyes on getting healthier.
January onwards, he wants to concentrate more on his personal wellness. No film sets, no camel tours, no business trips. None of that shit. Henceforth, he resolves to make Ragasthan the only assignment he takes upon. We are pleasantly surprised. We stand strong in favour of the motion.
He loves our passion project too much to let go, anyway. He has taken it upon himself to assure us a smooth sailing debut. From sorting permissions and getting local help to booking stalls and working in the field, he partakes however he can. His wisdom and forthrightness has helped us walk around most obstacles.
The guys would obviously love to have him around, year after year. His presence itself is such an assurance.
‘You guys are nuts. He needs to chill out and take it easy. As much as I love and respect Grand Meister, I don’t think he deserves to slog like the rest of us. He should resolve to stop. He doesn’t know what he is setting himself up for. Events like these are nightmares to work around. He will soon wish he hadn’t said that’.
The bubble bursts.
We are back to matters at hand.
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