Yes, I really was. God knows how many hours I put into it... [And he stares, obviously surprised at the offered muffin.] Oh! Um...wow, thank you.

[Ugh, these muffins are going to be the death of him, he swears. Inwardly bemoaning himself, he picks it up and takes off a bit to pop into his mouth, feeling like he needs to down a bottle of mouthwash or something after this whole friendly meeting is over.]

You would? Oh, gosh, I...I don't really know what to say. I mean, you're really nice... [He looks away, as if embarrassed, before it seems like a thought has occurred to him.]

Hey, um...is it possible that I can learn from you? How to fight, I mean.