Would he ever come back? He wondered. The water filled his ears with its own rush, and he was comforted by the realization that, in fact, he never left.
The character reflects on the possibility of returning to a familiar place or state of being, contemplating his connection to it. In a moment of solitude, he finds solace in the idea that he has always been inherently linked to that place, suggesting a sense of belonging and continuity.
The rush of the water serves as a metaphorical backdrop, symbolizing both the passage of time and the constant presence of his...