[It's not strange to hear Gilbert say something like that, but it's definitely comforting. He knows that he can depend on him whenever he needs to (even if he tries to gain a little independence in certain areas), and it's nice to be able to lean on someone so wholly if need be. He's still not very good at actually doing the leaning, but he's trying to expand his ability to trust others and include others and not traipse off into situations alone when there are people who would want to help.

He beams at Gilbert from across the table when he sits down again, swinging one foot idly beneath his chair.]

That's a little too hopeful for this situation, isn't it? [His expression says TEASING IS INCOMING--] It'd take years and years to catch up! Unless you have any secret tips or tricks to becoming a good chef really quickly... Ah! It's the apron, isn't it? I'll have to get the cutest one I can find!

[HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE HAVING A SERIOUS CONVERSATION BUT HE KEEPS SIDETRACKING HIMSELF WITH STUPIDITY.]