Could I? [ the thought seems to amuse him; the corners of alhaitham's eyes soften as he weighs his own plate with fragrant rice and the mild, riverside curry that the household has prepared. he sifts through his meal, and starts with a slice of fish.

there is an argument to be crafted here. it formulates with precision. alhaitham eats, and considers it. ] The premise of your question assumes that I spend my time wondering if you enjoy my company or not. Have you considered that your premise may be false, and I do not spend any significant amount of time thinking about you?

[ that mornings were not utilised to consider the state of kaveh's nightmares. that noon is not spent procuring appropriate sketchpads for a seasoned architect. that afternoons are not spent playing to elham's strengths. that nights are not spent measuring food consumed during the day. ]