[ alhaitham's earlier words seem to have had their intended effect. kaveh continues to eat, and alhaitham observes the amount of food left. it would be like him, he thinks, to go over what his body's limits may be for the sake of others. but it's equally likely that kaveh has not eaten all day. he would benefit from having the additional the additional food; it may ease sleep, if nothing else, though it will not ease his nerves, nor his visceral reaction to a person at the door.

alhaitham retrieves a book. he takes a seat on one of the many low divans scattered around the room and, waiting, begins to read. ]

I am demonstrating that you may choose to ask questions, just as I may choose to not respond. You should not commend yourself on identify a portion of what is being shown. Even a child could understand after repeated attempts.