[ That hesitation gives Stefan pause. He doesn't want to push her into attending a masjid, especially since he won't be able to sit beside her. He could grab a friend, ask them to help, but it wouldn't be the same. The gender barrier would be reinforced, if not downright on lock, and it would only be worse in Jordan. At least the ones in Jersey understood the needs of their congregation.
He doesn't have to think twice about his next answer, though. ] Okay.
[ Part of him wants to go, but that wouldn't be fair to her, so without thinking, he clarifies - ] I can hold Taraweeh here too. Just you and me, unless Ray's feeling all "inclusive" and wants to join in again.
[ Which, while not unwelcome, does mean he's gotta account for more time explaining than he'd really like... ]
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He doesn't have to think twice about his next answer, though. ] Okay.
[ Part of him wants to go, but that wouldn't be fair to her, so without thinking, he clarifies - ] I can hold Taraweeh here too. Just you and me, unless Ray's feeling all "inclusive" and wants to join in again.
[ Which, while not unwelcome, does mean he's gotta account for more time explaining than he'd really like... ]