"Then have better taste than calling the gels 'not bad.' They're atrocious and real food is obviously superior."

Case in point? The stew he made in this mindscape. Sure, it's not actually filling and not really food, but it tastes real and it has that rich satisfying flavor that comes from simmering bone and meat for hours to create a perfect broth. The meat was practically fall apart in your mouth tender and the vegetables the perfect medium between soft with a clear bite. He's proud of his cooking, whether it's real or not.

"So promise me you'll come by more often or I'll hunt your ship down and set fire to the kitchen."