Those were mostly by circumstance, here I don't have a bunch of teenagers and a cat to ensure the safety of in a parallel universe on a student's budget.

[He carefully begins on his own meal, methodical about how he eats. A bit of rice, break off a piece of fish, chew the rice, chew the fish, a swig of soup. The flavors complement each other nicely, all mild but not quite bland. He looks up from his soup bowl, half-raised to his lips, and swallows.] ...you? You were pretty feverish last night, so I'm making sure you eat okay.

[He frowns, setting his bowl down.] ...sorry, is that overbearing of me?