( actually he doesn't like rice, so she can see him pick at everything else but it...

now if maya does look at him, he might try to hold it out to feed to her because he'll think she wants something. if she doesn't, he'll eat, and it is surprising how his eyes light up from the taste. )

I trust him as well, an Ultimate is capable of so much... and as you know... two heads are better than one.

( it's organized nicely, detached from the situation, but inviting enough that if she did come no one would think otherwise against her words. )

...Do you have a video recorder that we can borrow? I'll make sure to give it to someone with capable hands as well.