Other means? ( He questions, after swallowing the last of his meal. There's not a crumb left. )

Mm ... I understand. ( It's not a pleasant thought, but, still. He will believe that Alhaitham is telling the truth in that Kaveh is not the cause for his current or any future disappearances. ) I won't blame myself if things go awry. Or believe that it is what I deserve if they do.

I ... hope you'll stick around, though. I've really missed you.