““The city had faded my tan, though. I looked yellow as a Chinaman. Ordinarily, I would have been nervous about my dress and my odd colour, but being with Doreen made me forget my worries. I felt wise and cynical as all hell.””
The narrator reflects on feeling out of place and self‑conscious about appearance, yet finds comfort and confidence in a companion, revealing a mix of vulnerability and sardonic self‑awareness.
In simple terms: Comfort in companionship eases self‑consciousness.
Companionship can transform insecurity into confidence.
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