Aarav’s phone buzzed again. It was a private message from one of the "Bros" in the group chat. “Hey man. Joke aside... does it help? The temple stuff? I’ve been feeling... really messed up lately. Can I come with you next time?” Aarav smiled. The crab wasn’t pulling him down. The crab was asking for a hand up. "Yes," Aarav typed. "Sunday. 5 AM. Bring your hands." ________________________________________ Key Concepts Covered in Narrative: 1. Do-Gooder Derogation. 2. The Crab Bucket Effect. 3. "Sau Chuhe Khake Billi Haj Ko Chali" (redemption vs hypocrisy). 4. Cellular/Epigenetic Memory (values returning as nature, not performance). 5. Reel vs Real.