Do you still feel that way? Or was it momentary because of the drink?

[ Kaveh might need more subtle approach, but getting that from Alhaitham is a rare occurence. It's not like he's not aware that Kaveh might not want to answer the question now, after all. Still, the scribe believes that they need to talk it all out and move on. ]

You're right, that wouldn't be the first time. However... I don't think you're capable of scaring me off. There's a high possibility that you just clung to the worst possible outcome that would allow you to put yourself down. What's done is done, though.