[Complimenting Ithaqua is the best way of getting to his good side-- especially if the skills he's being complimented on are the ones he really believes he excels in, such as combat, literacy, potion-making... or, indeed, cooking. Caring for himself. Being a self-sufficient adult.

So he puffs up like a bird, proud of himself.

And here comes the bread, crostini-- he just learned that term, he's proud of learning more languages too-- a basket set down on the table once he's done with the plates and bowls.]

I wanted to show skill and creativity, and I made sure that I would deliver. Besides, we've many mouths to feed, and few who can... properly deliver.