[ cyno's silence steeps. kaveh looks. then, as if the breaking of a wave, the silence relents. it isn't, kaveh knows, the end of the conversation, but he is being provided a measure of grace. his heart swells in affection for his friend. it's more than what kaveh deserves.

so what kaveh smiles and cants into that nod. ]

I know. If anything, you'll be tired of me showing up at your door. That reminds me then - it'll be good to have a standing dinner invitation. Say, once a week? We can oscillate between our places, use that as an opportunity to share information and catch up.