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[ Albert listens with fascination, making small observations to compare the animals Kazu describes with the ones he knows. He has a feeling though, perhaps from the set of the man's shoulders, the stiffness of his spine, that it isn't a topic he should press. Possibly for the best, when Kazu seems to finish telling him about creatures, Albert moves on to another matter. ]

Fascinating! And I have to admit, I have been curious ever since you mentioned it when we were corresponding. Western food and Japanese food. Are they greatly different?

[ Definitely for the best, yes. Food is also an easier topic for Kazu specifically, since he has so much experience with it. He nods at the question, his posture relaxing slightly. ]

Yes, very much so. Our flavors are generally more complex, and we traditionally favor ingredients like fish, rice, and soy. The west is more reliant on meat, grains, and dairy. If you're curious I'd be happy to make you something from home to try? I wouldn't be offended if you didn't like it, some tastes must be acquired.

[ He watches the man relax, and from where Albert stands it seems that Kazu is much happier. ]

Oh, I would be quite delighted to try! I am familiar with fish, my mother would make a delicious pie of various kinds of fish, poached in milk and herbs and topped with slices of potato.

But I suppose that is quite different to what you might make.

[ Kazu huffs softly, amused at how enthusiastic Albert sounds. ]

Was she from the UK? That sounds English... and you're right, quite different. All there is in common is the fish, which likely aren't the same types. And we prefer ours prepared raw or fried, depending.

Tell me, what are your favorite foods? I can make something using those ingredients, so that it isn't completely foreign.

Ah, no. My mother is German. My paternal grandfather was English. I believe the recipe might have been his favourite too, hence the reason it was made so often in our household.

I've never had fish raw. Nor any meat, in truth. How very unusual. That is something I would be interested to try, if it is something you would be happy to prepare?

[ As for favourites, Albert makes a soft laugh, a little shy. ]

In truth? I'm not sure I have a favourite. I'm quite content to eat most things. I spend, or rather, I used to spend, a great deal of time in the wilderness working on my photography, and I managed on what I could forage or had brought with me. What about you, sir? Is there something you particularly enjoy? Of your own culture and of Western food?

[ Okay, that does make sense. Everything Albert just said gets a nod of both understanding and agreement, since he would indeed be happy to prepare something like that. ]

They actually do have sushi restaurants here -- raw fish -- but I can make it here to show you how it's prepared or curate a selection for you to try.

[ He needs a moment to consider his own favorites. Hmm. ]

I do lean towards protein-heavy dishes, and prefer rice or noodles to bread even in Western food. But like you, it would be easier to list things I don't like since there are so few.

[ That makes Albert smile, a kind and pleased smile to know that on this they were quite similar. ]

Rice is something I have become more familiar with here than I was at home. But bread is something of a luxury, when you travel. It doesn't keep half as long as I would like, but Rice? I understand that lasts a great deal longer.

I'll admit sir, I am very curious. Tell me, what food is it you like the least?

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