He is literally chugging his water as she talks, but he is listening, and he speaks when he finishes.

"Good! Her katsu was amazing." César is just full of happy energy. "I'm lucky for the same reason, and she helps me... remember to slow down and experience the moment."

His smile softens as he puts down the glass of water, walking back to the seedlings and seedlings-to-be. "I don't want it to be that way next winter. It's not incredibly common on my world, but it's common enough that I rejigged my entire farm plans last minute to accompany it once I realized the issue."