[Aether nods. It's a good compromise and really, he can't exactly argue with someone who is showing him kindness and allowing him to stay here. Especially considering the circumstances. So he smiles, his mind drifting to the recipes he really liked.]

Sure! I like learning recipes from all over the world so there has to be something that I can make and you'd like.

[It already feels nice to focus on something as mundane as cooking.]

How does... rice cake soup sound like?