Benny was surprised by the question, but answered it quickly with his head slightly down, mostly so he wouldn't show the delight he had in bugging Rose. He actually liked her and all but she was boring and stiff.

"Ah, I've cooked, sir. On the ship. I learned a little in my travels but I've usually stuck to simple meals to feed a lot of people. I could try to learn to make better tasting and more sophisticated meals like you'd be used to, if you gave me the chance... or whoever it is you've got in mind.'