[ At that series of question, he leans himself back against the counter behind him, fixing Kaveh with his full attention as he sets the tea bag down. This is a conversation he'd mildly expected to have, but Kaveh sounded more upset about the prospect than he'd thought he would be. ]

That's your choice, Kaveh. As we both know, your debt doesn't exist here, and you're well and capable of earning enough money to buy a place of your own as well.

But if you'd like to continue living together, I don't object to it.