Oh that was a sentiment he understood very well. Missions made it easier to put on a specific kind of face. Being your own, socially awkward and inexperienced self? Hyne no. He wasn't great at this, but she looked uncomfortable and he had pancakes to offer. The more to lose was also something he'd get. Weird, only having yourself to fall back on.

"I won't give you too much," He offered as he moved away to go dish them both up some. Still close enough to converse. Once he'd plopped half a pancake on hers he offered her plate back over so she could fix it up how she wanted. Her comment about school got a barked laugh. "More or less, yeah."

Sure didn't need them here.

A nod. "That's good. I try, but the real fiddly stuff is a bit too delicate for me. Kinda heavy handed." He's learning. Just takes practice. Always enjoys the challenge.