I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was... nice to bake again, if I'm honest. [He takes another bite, then sets the fork down in favor of scratching at the back of his neck. His head dips just enough, to hide the way his cheeks warm.]

I was away from most comforts for a long time. Nights that I tended bar were probably the closest I got to civilization, and even then there was little time for fanciful projects such as this one.

[He clears his throat.]

In any case, I hope having something sweet aids in your recovery. Not that you look to need it.