[ He puffs up in agreement, just a little proud; yes she is very pretty, and no he doesn't know how a dweeb like him managed to snag her despite that. ]

It's a shame ingredients are so hard to come by. I've never tasted her cooking in full before... which I'll have to remedy as soon as possible! Home cooking made with love is just about the most comforting thing there is, don't you think?