"'Not as grand'? Feeding people is just as important, if not more so. How are their bodies to fight off the things that antibiotics assist in killing if they don't have something good in their bellies? Add to that that baked goods have a terrific effect on morale, and that a positive outlook does statistically show at least a small impact on a person's wellbeing. I really honestly think that you will do just as much good here as I try to, if not more. It helps that you seem very likeable, which is more than I can confidently say for myself."

The offer to come by with little snacks from time to time is met with a sweet smile, and he nods, though he does have to add, "after so much of my life was spent on those foodstuffs designed for space travel, I'm afraid that I'm having to limit my intake of certain things. I'm afraid that I've always been lactose intolerant, and glutenous foods need to be rather few and far between. But I'm sure you would be able to come up with something!" Can't crush the man's dreams, after all.