It's a good answer, in my opinion. If he's half as thoughtful as you, I hope I'm able to meet him soon.

[ A bit of pleasant silence as they both eat and drink, comfortable for a time before Maruki, ever the talker, has to break it. ]

Can I ask you about that story you told Venat? About the curry shop owner and the children he looked after. Is that where your fondness for the dish comes from?