**Chapter 181: Friends and Teasing**
The sun cast a warm glow over the royal palace as Draupadi and the Pandavas spent a leisurely morning together. The atmosphere was light, filled with the joy of family and companionship. As they chatted and laughed, the topic turned to Draupadi’s friends.
Yudhishthira, always curious about Draupadi’s relationships, asked, “Draupadi, we’ve heard so much about your friends. Could you tell us more about them?”
Draupadi smiled, her eyes sparkling with affection as she began listing the names of her friends. “Certainly. My friends are very dear to me. They include:
1. Subhadra
2. Bala Hatun
3. Fatima Hatun
4. Malhun Hatun
5. Gonça Hatun
6. Holofira
7. Rukmini
8. Radha
9. Krishna
10. Balaram
11. Satyabhama
12. Jambavati
13. Sulakshmana
14. Mitra Vinda
15. Kalindi
16. Janakanya
17. Paripoorna
18. Halima Hatun
19. Vishaka, the snake
20. Uloopi, the snake
21. Devika
22. Valandra
23. Hidmbi, the rakshasi
24. Chitrangada
25. Karenmauti
26. Vijaya
27. Ambalika
28. Ambika
29. Amba
30. Avantini”
The Pandavas exchanged amused glances, intrigued by the diverse and colorful array of Draupadi’s friends. Their curiosity soon turned into playful teasing.
Bhima, with a mischievous grin, started, “Wow, Draupadi, with such a large circle of friends, you must have the most exciting social life. We’re amazed you find time for us!”
Arjuna, ever the charmer, added, “And look at that list—so many names! I’m sure each one has a unique story. We might need a full day just to hear about them all.”
Nakula, teasingly, said, “We’ve got a snake and a rakshasi in there too? You certainly know how to make friends with an interesting crowd.”
Sahadeva, with a playful tone, remarked, “It seems like your friends are a mix of everything—royalty, sages, and even mythical beings. You must have quite the talent for attracting diverse personalities.”
Yudhishthira, chuckling, added, “And here we thought we were lucky to be part of your circle. With such an extensive list, we must work hard to keep up!”
Draupadi, her cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and amusement, tried to playfully defend her friends. “Oh, come on! They’re all wonderful in their own way. Each one has contributed something special to my life.”
The Pandavas, seeing her reaction, laughed and continued their teasing, but it was all in good humor. The room was filled with the sound of their laughter and playful banter, a testament to the warmth and camaraderie they shared.
As the teasing subsided, Draupadi and the Pandavas enjoyed their time together, the conversation shifting to other topics but the playful spirit lingering in the air. The day continued with a light-hearted and joyful atmosphere, reflecting the strong bond and affection they all had for each other.
