Eh, it is perhaps an overly rational way of looking at things, I admit. That does not stop it from being true, however. Those who isolate themselves here are at the greatest risk.

[and it's too easy to do just that, far too easy. his expression goes a touch fond as he regards allen, mostly because yes, meeting allen is what helped break him from that habit early on in his stay.

he can't help but snort when allen does the little too hot food dance, a look that says 'you're being careful, huh?' he picks up one himself mostly to regard it, a pleased look at how they turned out and the verdict.]

Hm, maybe I will make some for our next dinner. Do you think Todoroki would like them?