[He'll make a mental note to give her a pomegranate next time he buys some. They are pretty interesting to look at, even without being opened. The flowers are pretty, too.]

In awe of my wide repertoire of skills? [He preens, taking a sip of wine, though the smirk quirking at his expression makes it clear he's not being too serious.] I just like learning new things and experimenting, that's all. It also helps that I love food!

[He laughs. Maybe it's just as well that he's found someone with an appetite even more bottomless than his.]