Nayan’s expression became sympathetic, unaware of the understatement of course and said, “Sacha is also a touch claustrophobic. It is no big deal most of the time but if an elevator becomes too crowded she will be forced to leave it. I believe we lose more weight because of this actually, so I don’t complain of it. Being in America it is very easy to become complacent, even with such small things as taking the stairs. It is the norm. And though it will always be my home, like any place or person near to you, its flaws are glaring… but you are willing to forgive and defend them nonetheless.” He inspected his folded arms contemplatively.
He broke the brief quiet with, “You said you knew a lot of the psychiatric professions in New York. Do you live on the East Coast?”