Am I boring you? I don't really care, I suppose, but I'll be more comfortable if I knew all this interested you. No doubt when I get the hang of storytelling, after a chapter or two, I'll go faster and digress less often.
The quote expresses the narrator's awareness of the listener's engagement with the story being told. The narrator seems indifferent to whether the audience finds the narrative boring, yet acknowledges a desire for their interest. This highlights a certain vulnerability and the need for connection between storyteller and listener.
Additionally, the narrator reflects on their storytelling process, recognizing their current tendency to meander and digress. There is an implication that with practice and experience, the narrator will improve their narrative style, becoming more efficient and focused in their delivery as the story unfolds.
