[He watches Jake carefully and copies the steps he takes as he responds.]
Well, something like that.
[It's at least partially true. Between the Ximilia and Borderland he's learned to miss certain aspects of the culture he grew up with. He still has a preference for Japanese flavors, and if he's going to learn to cook something, even at someone else's request, he'd rather it be Japanese food he focuses on.
There's more to it, of course, but he does jump to explain it. At least not yet.
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Well, something like that.
[It's at least partially true. Between the Ximilia and Borderland he's learned to miss certain aspects of the culture he grew up with. He still has a preference for Japanese flavors, and if he's going to learn to cook something, even at someone else's request, he'd rather it be Japanese food he focuses on.
There's more to it, of course, but he does jump to explain it. At least not yet.