" This is usual and always accompanies reproach for him - he divests himself pf responsibility or choice in all past, current or future situations at the beginning of any conversations we have. He means to head off any blame I might be ready with. He doesn't know I always empty my pockets of that stuff before I pass the threshold of his house, that even once I am inside, I know a different kind of door remains closed in front of me. "

― Avni Doshi , Burnt Sugar