[He was laughing before permission was granted.]

I'll let you know when we're at it then. How are evenings for you, and what sort of thing do you think would go with a soup made with--[an idle gesture at the bag] all this?

Is a vegetarian jambalaya going too far?

[Because Lupin, unfortunately, had no tea or crumpets to offer. He was more in the mood for a strong coffee and some beignets.]