Don't believe in no-win scenarios

"Ah, yes. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Do...you prefer Joseph or Kinner?" Always safer to ask than to guess incorrectly. "I'm Katsuya Suou. I run the Crossroads. Considering how much effort it's taken to get back in working order after everything that's happened in the last year, I'm grateful you frequent it."

He dips his head with a bit of a self conscious chuckle.

"Thank you. I'm something of the opposite, myself. I Can and do cook, but my skills with pastry are far better than my techniques elsewhere."