[It is easy indeed. Phoenix can just pretend that nothing has happened, that they're the same old duo from home, never tainted by all of... this.]

Well, at least microwave noodle cups are hard to mess up! [But he is impressed with the dish that Maya has created. At least, it looks good. He hasn't tasted it yet.

But it is a cold reminder of how long she's been here. In a way it's nice to know how well Maya functions on her own. But he holds out his hand, waving.]

Hey, I'm not that much better than cup noodles. But the lack of instant meals here has made me practice a bit more.