[fine, he'll be nicer. not to the fish though, it's good but like most fancy food he finds it pointlessly extravagant.]

Oh decent and edible, quite the feat they've managed. [he tries a mushroom, which is a mushroom.] I can see you getting distracted, try to finish a little more at least.

[not that he isn't distracted as well, following pal's gaze. he nods towards the mysterious curtains with-] Better not to run into the waiter again, and I would like to know where those go. [priorities can sometimes be curiosity, as a treat.]