Cake ratings? Well, who am I to deny you?

[Claude laughs, which is at least a little more genuine than before, and leads the way inside, continuing as he goes.]

Honestly, I appreciate it, but I really am tougher than I look. Trying to herd Leicester during wartime, where no one would agree on anything... Now that was a real challenge. [He takes a seat, over at the same spot they'd picked before.] I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on how things are going, if you have any insights, though.