[ If he were the type to let out a 'phew', he absolutely would. Instead, Roland nods quietly at Inigo to express his silent congratulations at a job well done.

But his attention is pulled immediately at the way Tidus says his thanks, the words catching on a little faster than what they might be implying. Roland smiles a little wider, happy that the surprise ended up the way that it did altogether. He's aware that Tidus's happy-go-lucky exterior was also prone to its own bouts of loneliness, and nobody could blame him for it. Certainly not Roland, not from what he's seen either. ]

That's right.

[ Might not be the best instance to take another bite, so he withholds. There's a point to be made here, and he's ready to lend that support when Inigo sets the bait. Invested indeed. ]

It's not something Inigo and I did just so you can pay us back. Besides, more than just the three of us eating, why don't we make it a kitchen to dinner project? You've got two willing assistants here, pro. Get those Zanarkand recipes up and we'll get our aprons on. It'll be served before you know it. Heh.

[ He's also never tasted dishes from other worlds before, sans Evermore, but that no longer counted. It's exciting! ]