Tarani's Links
If Tarani had a favorite relative, which he doesn't admit to, it could very well be Mehdi. There's something about the kid that he just likes. Maybe it's that he's so quiet, and Tarani can talk freely. He has a tough time saying no to him.
Tarani is his older cousin. Naga families are very complicated, and Mehdi doesn't like most of his. But the exception would be Tarani. If Mehdi gets into trouble, he'll go straight to Tarani. He doesn't know anyone else who would stick up for him with no string attached.