My smile froze, "Eklavya..."
"Is something wrong, Your Excellency?"
"Eklavya... No, nothing's wrong," I replied, quickly recovering from my momentary surprise. "It's just that your determination and enthusiasm remind me of someone I knew."
While talking I saw his thumb which was still intact which meant he didn't give his thumb to Guru Dronacharya yet.
"Eklavya..." I repeated softly, my mind drifting momentarily to memories from a different time. "You have the spirit of a true learner, eager to embrace the art of archery. It's a noble pursuit."
Eklavya's eyes lit up with a mixture of curiosity and respect. "Thank you, Your Excellency. I promise to practice diligently and make the most of this opportunity."
"I have a proposal for you, would you like to hear it?" I asked, my gaze meeting Eklavya's with a sense of earnestness.
Eklavya's brows furrowed slightly in surprise, but he nodded eagerly. "Of course, Your Excellency. I'm all ears."
