Vimanam Page #2

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I will cut through the beach

and we will get there right away

Sir, Venkidi has already

completed the assignment

Let me take a look

I have been looking for him

But he would not come

within my line of vision

If I go to Murugan's looking for him, he

will disappear under one of the vehicles

Why won't you look straight?

I'll take the exam

next year, Sir Hmm

He was my student during

my time at Mandapam

So what if he is hard of hearing?

He was always top of his class

But if anyone teased him about

his hearing, he would just drop out

He dropped out once in the 6th

grade and then in the 8th and 10th

With great difficulty I put

him in a pre-degree class

He went for a year and

then dropped out of that too

And this is what

he does these days!

But doesn't he listen to you?

Or do you just intend to

let him tag along with you?

He told me also that he

would take the exam next year

Oh!

Ultimately it's

one's own decision...

...what to study and when and how

Hmm... no wonder he

doesn't get any better

If this is what he is being told!

It's ok to work. But why can't

you do it after your studies?

You're not an ignorant

person... are you?

You still have time

That's why I am saying this

Go on! Go on!

Give it full throttle!

Oh no! What's this?

Now the fan will rotate

And then Pappa will gesture

for him to come forward

Come on! Come on! It

just might go forward

Or it might not. If we could know

for sure, we could get back to work

If we leave, who is going to

push it back? Let's wait for a bit

They have been at this for so long

But they never seem to

tire of it Thais true!

It was rotating

well at the workshop

What's happened now?

By the way, what's

going on over there?

They are taking class photos.

I left after helping them set up

You there! Why have

you drawn a moustache?

Huh? He does this all the time!

Wipe it off! Hey!

Nobody move! Or smile!

Ready! Ready!

Everyone look here...look this!

Steady like a stick

Here we go...ready...

Ready?

This is that fool Venkidi...have

you never seen his madness before?

If you want to go, go ahead but

you can't come back for the photo

Yes! Only those who really

want to, need to stay

Look! There! It is moving

Smoke! Do you think

it is going to explode?

This looks like

trouble No! It's over

Ready?

There they go again! Can't they understand?

Hey you! And you! Stop there!

Come on! Come on!

Stay there...stay over there

Move! Hey you! Quiet!

Look here! You

can't do this anymore

The kids are distracted

by all this noise

I never want to see this thing

on this ground again...alright?

Who do you think you are?

Brothers-in-law of the Wright Brothers?

He and his plane indeed! Quiet!

Come on! Walk! Let's

get that picture clicked

Scientist indeed!

The bike needs engine repairs,

Father... it has a shake, Father...

...the gear is faulty, Father...

such terrible complaints!

When you said give it to me and I will

make it fly, this is what you meant?

I knew it right then...

...that you wouldn't come cooing

to the Church quarters for no reason

So he did tell you he

was going to make it fly

And when he realised it couldn't,

he fitted it back in your bike

You could just let

it go. Right, chief?

Stop it, will you? What? Let it go?

I missed a house

blessing because of this!

I come here thinking the bike is in

perfect condition and what do I see?

He has carted the engine

off to fly his plane!

And here is the bike...like...

...a squirrel that

lost its diaphragm

Diaphragm? What do

you mean, Father?

Not really a diaphragm...do

you want me to make it clearer?

Praise be to the Lord, Father!

I was about to swear and you

come by Praising the Lord!

May He always be exalted!

Don't laugh! You've

taken it too far!

I am going to sit here till

you have completed the work

Oh no! That won't do, Father

Why not?

I've been sent to fetch Venkidi

It's a week since he was supposed

to come over and check our car

My father is waiting for him

Come right now, ok?

I am off But how can that be?

He is not going anywhere

till he finishes this repair

Or I am going to break his bones

Let him go, Father. The

lawyer had come over yesterday

I will take care of

your bike...will that do?

Uncle or nephew...l just

want to get my bike today

That's it! You go on

'Talk him out of this

aeroplane craze...

...and get him to continue his studies,'

his mother begged of me yesterday

That is why I was harsh

on him. Was it too much?

You give him money

whenever he asks for it...

...and abuse him at all other times

Don't think I don't understand

your good cop-bad cop game

He will turn out fine...just fine

Venkidi, stop! Stop!

Is the Davani new? Yes

You look beautiful! I am

beautiful even otherwise

It's not because of the Davani

Don't get soot on me

Look at you! Couldn't you

at least change your shirt?

Tomorrow is your birthday. See

me when I come to give your gift

To repair your father's

car, this will do

And what is the gift?

You'll see!

I'll bring it over tonight

No! I don't want

your night time gift

I will not step out

Whatever you say, I

will come over tonight

And I will give you the gift

No you won't!

Sister? Yes!

The milk is on the porch

I'll tie the cows outside to graze

Peeli! Make sure you tie them where

they don't eat up the banana trees

Ok I will be checking

I also check when

I tie them up Sure!

Just that the ropes

got loose yesterday

Of course I know

how careful you are!

Walk on

Just walk, will you!

So you got hold of him, Janaki!

Yes! And dragged him

straight over here

We barely get to see

you these days, Venkidi

You only turn up if we

send someone to fetch you?

There's too much work!

I don't get any time

And where is Indira? It's a

long time since I saw her too

I had told her to call Janaki

for classes during the holidays

At least that way she will

sit still for some time

She has lots of pupils during the

holidays. She has classes from morning

I will tell her Hmm

During holidays, kids

should be allowed to play

And you come up with music classes!

You needn't go anywhere, child!

Mother spoils her!

They have been waiting for

you for a long time. Go on!

There you are!

Were you expecting me to

push this all the way to you?

Here, take the key! And make it fast

- I need to go to Court

My dear friend! Can't you get

someone who actually knows the job?

Couldn't find anyone else?

Does this guy know anything?

What do you mean?

Since he stopped his studies,

he is the main worker there

His Uncle has turned

into his assistant

But he is moody...sometimes he

will just drop everything and leave

And then you won't even

find him at the workshop

True! He is good at his job

He grew up in that workshop. Why

are you being nasty about him?

Maybe he is good at his

job... maybe he is smart too

But there is a reason for that

He was born to inter-faith parents

It's the vigour of the mixed race

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