Baba mustered up the courage to strike a conversation with Rukmini. They talked about everything from the weather to their favorite books. Baba was smitten by her intelligence, sense of humor, and infectious laughter. Rukmini, too, found Baba's simplicity and kind heart endearing. As they chatted, the tea stall around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in their own little world.