[ Ned pours the wine and sets the glasses down before digging in. ]

Time well spent. This is delicious.

[ He meets her eyes over the bites he's savoring, clearly enjoying the home-cooked meal, a luxury he hasn't had in a while. ]

My own skills are far inferior. You weren't exaggerating about your spices. Masterfully seasoned.

[ Ned grins. ]

Perhaps this will become my favorite dish. But I certainly wouldn't object to you trying more out on me.