Banned from...what, now? A palace kitchen? That gives Manabu a reason to peer at Airy curiously. Is she a princess? She kind of looks like one, he thinks. But then, his point of reference is like...books from childhood, and by that baseline, any pretty girl could be a princess!

Thankfully, before he can embarrass himself for that, the mention of herbs pivots his attention. He perks up, feeling hopeful for the potential in that.

"Eh, really? Seasonings for cooking, too? What sorts of things are you taking trades for that?"