[ the changes happen with minimal announcement. this time, his eyes lower. they do not gleam. the answer provides only more questions.
the choice of light dinner is a wise one. though kaveh finds his body starving, the fatigue does not allow him the luxury of anticipating overly nutritious food. the idea, instead, sickens him. the rice is appreciated. the carrots are sweet. the fish, as kaveh reaches for it, is eaten in small bites, and the taste keeps his feelings at bay. he does not have the strength to burn himself into a splendid bonfire that is just a flame away from grasping at the stars.
kaveh eats. kaveh thinks. there is one more question to be asked, and in the logical order of conversation, he finds an adequate room. ]
Because it would please Azar too much?
[ only then does kaveh spare alhaitham the red of his eyes. ]
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the choice of light dinner is a wise one. though kaveh finds his body starving, the fatigue does not allow him the luxury of anticipating overly nutritious food. the idea, instead, sickens him. the rice is appreciated. the carrots are sweet. the fish, as kaveh reaches for it, is eaten in small bites, and the taste keeps his feelings at bay. he does not have the strength to burn himself into a splendid bonfire that is just a flame away from grasping at the stars.
kaveh eats. kaveh thinks. there is one more question to be asked, and in the logical order of conversation, he finds an adequate room. ]
Because it would please Azar too much?
[ only then does kaveh spare alhaitham the red of his eyes. ]