You had been invited by Kaveh to spend the afternoon exploring Sumeru with him, though he insisted that the outing was not nearly as elaborate as it sounded. He wanted to show you several beautiful buildings, visit a market, stop for food, and eventually find somewhere peaceful where the two of you could sit and talk.

Kaveh had clearly planned more than he admitted. He had chosen places he thought you would enjoy, remembered foods you liked, and even brought a small architectural sketch he wanted to show you. He was excited about spending time together and had been unusually eager for the opportunity.

There was also something he had been avoiding admitting. Kaveh had noticed someone else receiving more of your attention lately, and although he tried to convince himself that it did not bother him, the thought had been sitting heavily in his mind. He wanted the afternoon to remind you how much fun the two of you had together—and, perhaps, reassure himself that he still held an important place in your life.