I don't really know, he said. He glanced at me, one eyebrow raised. Does that sound unfeeling? I couldn't say, I said, a little tartly. Surely you'd know better than I whether you had feelings for her or not. I did, yes. He let his head fall back on the pillow, his thick fair hair loose about his shoulders. Or I do, perhaps. That's why I came, do you see? No, I can't say that I do.
In this passage from "Drums of Autumn," the characters engage in a conversation that reveals emotional complexities. One character is questioning their own feelings, expressing uncertainty about their affections for someone else. This ambiguity leads to a back-and-forth where the other character challenges him, suggesting he should have a clearer understanding of his emotions.
The dialogue captures a moment of vulnerability and introspection as the characters navigate their feelings. The physical gesture of one character leaning back, with his hair tousled, adds to the atmosphere of intimacy and contemplation. It highlights the difficulty of articulating one's emotions and the significance of self-awareness in understanding relationships.
