Photograph

He reacts to most photographs of himself in his gruff, growling voice, "Kandraavi." And adds, "Aiye. No one should take photos of me anymore. Chi, chi."

And then he saw this photograph of him like an Emperor ensconced on a throne, in a vast hall, lording over his surroundings, and said, with obvious pride, "Parava illiye! I look younger."

She sees the photo, nods and quickly moves on to others in the album. When she's finished with the album, he asks, "You didn't say anything about how I look..."

She looks at him, and at the photo, and back at him, and says, in a resigned tone, "Great." There is a moment or two of silence before they cackle heartily.