[Al isn’t expecting K to bring him anything, it’s enough just to get company and make new friends in this place. It helps keep him from missing his friends from Norfinbury and back home too much. He’s a social person, he survives by surrounding himself with people to care about.
He’s done as he said and prepared a meal, just a simple soup, bread, and some fruit cakes. And he’s been meticulously planning his excuses for why he won’t be eating too. So he’s ready for when K knocks, and opens the door with a cheery wave and a happy tone of voice to make up for not actually being able to smile in greeting.]
You came! Come on in, please make yourself comfortable.
Of course!
He’s done as he said and prepared a meal, just a simple soup, bread, and some fruit cakes. And he’s been meticulously planning his excuses for why he won’t be eating too. So he’s ready for when K knocks, and opens the door with a cheery wave and a happy tone of voice to make up for not actually being able to smile in greeting.]
You came! Come on in, please make yourself comfortable.