[He dismisses the thought as quickly as he can; it is too emotional, too sentimental for his taste, not at all suiting a Silverberg. It isn't going to help rectifying the situation, even if it is rather accurate in addressing the problem beneath it all. As Albert said, it isn't about him. It really doesn't matter. ...Perhaps his Caesar wouldn't feel the need to dismiss this kind of thoughts.

He eats quietly, not looking up from his food. He would eventually have to finish the bowl, and he doesn't know what to do. If anything, it would depend on what Albert would want to do.]