[ He braces himself at the pause, half expecting a reprimand because that's insane, but... Shiro seems okay with it, so it's easier for him to be okay with it... ]

This world is... like a video game. Aside from eating people with a giant fork.

[ A dash of whimsy overtook the awkwardness of the Gourmand as a concept, and he starts to bounce up and down on the balls of his feet like an excited child. ]

There's swords and armor and magic and... monsters. And we can still help people here!

[ He stops himself, chuckles, and realizes that not only is Shiro a bit older, but he's a dedicated soldier who's been... busy. ]

Wait, have you even played a video game?