He continues to portray himself as an eternal outsider watching life go by. The questionable friendship between Peter and Otto leads readers to believe that they may be involved in a homosexual relationship. Isherwood remains impartial as he refrains from labeling and classifying the two men. She begins by describing Otto, "currently making amends with me assiduously, flattering me, laughing at my jokes, never missing an opportunity to wink at me slyly and sympathetically" (283). Isherwood's passive portrayal reflects his objectivity towards the people around him. Instead of adding his own commentary, he continues the narrative in a casual tone. He is not moved or disturbed by the actions he witnesses and, alternatively, adds them to the images recorded in his brain. The distance Isherwood maintains from his subjects, while necessary, isolates him and leaves him alienated from society. His journey with Peter and Otto ends quickly when Peter leaves for London soon after Otto. Surprisingly, Isherwood was unusually lonely as he deeply missed the company of his companions. Due to his sense of loneliness, he decides to return to Berlin. “I thought I should stay until the end of August, and maybe finish my novel, but suddenly the place seems so lonely. I miss Peter and Otto and their daily arguments much more