"We're off to a good start. I can identify everything on this plate." No foams. No mysterious smears or purees. No strange surprises.

Not that he would have actually been scared away if there'd been a carrot froth, but he's willing to make fun of both himself, and nonsensical fancy food.

He shrugs off the second part though.

"Not exactly waiting for it, but I don't want to invite myself over either. Just waiting for the right time."