[Ah... Well, a relatable state of affairs, truly.]

That's alright... [He reaches out to pat Nico's hand.] It's the sort of question I rarely have an answer for. And wouldn't have if it wasn't for you and the other people I met here.

[To drift away from this conversation he taps at his menu, to draw the vampire's attention there instead of that sad far away look.]

Did you help make any of this? I'll eat based on your recommendation.