It is my job. And some of us need to stay busy around here.

[He knows he could be contributing more. Investigating, finding answers. Truthfully, though, he's always been a bit subdued like this. Solitude is easier, especially when this place is familiar. The presence of the spirit helps, even if they can't exactly communicate.]

If I'm not cooking, then, what would you like to do? Unless you propose staring at one another for hours on end?

[Wait why did that make his heart skip. Gross.]