[ The mention of his 'passion' causes him to choke on his own breath, eyes going wide as he breaks off into a brief series of coughs. Cheeks pink, he follows in step beside her, resting his hand over where hers is grasping his arm.

He can never seem to catch his breath when she's near. ]

What, ah... What would you like to eat, my lady? Some of the food here is quite strange, but I know where to get more familiar things.