Shamir nodded at the lyrical man and said, "I do; I do have the time. And...thanks; I can still fight if need be, but the world needs both fighters and builders." His face lit up with a smile once more as he got up. "So, what are your favorite foods? Mine is couscous, pita bread, chicken, and beef. I don't eat pork; pigs are an invasive species that compete with poor people for food and ruin delicate soils, as well as ruin precious crops. But it might be different in your country, I suppose."

"Oh, and Manakeesh*!" He continued as he walked. "Manakeesh is great. I hope that this chef knows how to make it; I miss it a lot. Anyway, thanks, Mr. Pacifier; you are a good person." Shamir hoped he really wasn't being a chatterbox.

*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manakish

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