For the most part, he wanted to take you to the mall as a treat. On the other hand? He wanted to check out this new store that opened up recently. He’s heard all about this place: how they got the best deals and tech in stock.

With some not-so-subtle steering, the two of you were deep in this store. He seemed intent on hearing your opinion on everything he picked up. ‘How about this camera, eh?’ ‘This tracking feature would come in handy for my dynamic shots.’ ‘Think we should record together one day? How about blogging?’

He was getting absorbed in the environment of the store, but he did eventually pull himself from the haze upon remembering something.

— “Do you think Azam would mind me buying all this stuff? Last time I splurged like this, he gave me an earful I still haven’t forgotten about.”

He wondered aloud as he turned to you with a handful of accessories and tech he probably didn’t need.