[ He has put a lot of thought into this, and he'll only continue to do so. There's nothing else for it. It's clear enough that some part of Jamil -- small or large, Kalim hasn't decided yet -- does want to stay. So if Jamil intends to stick around, then Kalim has to work doubly hard to understand his perspective.
Though it's difficult to tell which statement that affirmative murmur is directed toward. That he's thought about it? That he'd be hopeless without Jamil? That his tea is getting cold? Yes. All of the above. He nudges Jamil's foot with his knee, and takes a deeply grateful sip of his tea. Perfect, as usual.
But that entire speech was generously sprinkled with Kalim's observations and feelings, with no opportunity for Jamil to provide his own. So in the interest of better understanding Jamil's perspective-- ]
Do you think I'm wrong about any of that? Or is there anything else you want me to know?
AND WHAT IF HE JUST SIMPLY CHOOSES *NOTHING*
[ He has put a lot of thought into this, and he'll only continue to do so. There's nothing else for it. It's clear enough that some part of Jamil -- small or large, Kalim hasn't decided yet -- does want to stay. So if Jamil intends to stick around, then Kalim has to work doubly hard to understand his perspective.
Though it's difficult to tell which statement that affirmative murmur is directed toward. That he's thought about it? That he'd be hopeless without Jamil? That his tea is getting cold? Yes. All of the above. He nudges Jamil's foot with his knee, and takes a deeply grateful sip of his tea. Perfect, as usual.
But that entire speech was generously sprinkled with Kalim's observations and feelings, with no opportunity for Jamil to provide his own. So in the interest of better understanding Jamil's perspective-- ]
Do you think I'm wrong about any of that? Or is there anything else you want me to know?