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Krishna strode into the canteen and his shoulders are heavy with the weight of the morning's court proceedings

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Krishna strode into the canteen and his shoulders are heavy with the weight of the morning's court proceedings. He spotted Arjun sitting at a corner table by holding a file. Without a word, Krishna plopped down across from him with the chair scraping against the tiled floor.

Arjun looked up, surprised by his brother-in-law's abruptness. 

Arjun : Rough day ? 

he asked by raising an eyebrow.

As if on cue, a steaming glass of tea was placed in front of Arjun. Krishna snatched it up, holding the hot glass against his forehead for a moment, savoring the heat. 

Krishna : Ah, just what I needed. 

He murmured by downing the tea in a few quick gulps.

Arjun watched,  bemused. 

Arjun : You know that's not how you're supposed to drink tea, right ? 

Krishna shrugged, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. 

Krishna : It works for me.

He waved for another cup.

Arjun : So, how's the case going ?

 Arjun asked by leaning forward. 

Arjun : You looked pretty intense about that.

Krishna mumbled something unintelligible, and Arjun squinted, trying to catch his words. 

Arjun : What ? 

Krishna suddenly shifted gears. 

Arjun : What happened in your hearing yesterday ? What about your case ? 

Arjun sighed by running a hand through his hair. 

Arjun : It was an accident case. The two parties just abruptly compromised. I was ready to argue, but they settled before I could even open my mouth. Money matters a lot ! 

Krishna snorted, a sarcastic smile creeping onto his face. 

Krishna : That's convenient. Some people just want to sweep things under the rug, huh ? 

Arjun : Yeah, apparently.

Arjun replied by shaking his head. 

Arjun : But you know how it is. Sometimes it's just easier for them. I wonder why they hired me k  the first place.

Krishna glanced at the clock on the wall, realizing he had to get going. 

Krishna : I should head back. Busy day ahead at home too.

He said by pushing himself up from the table.

Arjun : Alright, take care, man.

Arjun replied by  watching Krishna leave.

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