There's sense, he told himself. You build something and then you stay there. That's the way it's meant to be. Not this running here, running there, never see your blood-family or your home roofs for a year at a time.
The protagonist reflects on the importance of stability and the feeling of belonging. He believes that creating a home and remaining in one place is essential for a fulfilling life. The idea of constant movement, traveling far from familiar connections and loved ones, feels unnatural to him.
This sense of home and community is contrasted with the notion of endlessly searching or running away. The character longs for a deeper connection with his family and the comfort of being surrounded by familiarity, emphasizing that true contentment comes from being rooted in one’s own space.
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