[ he's gonna breeze past that 'i never really knew you' because, well, just because, and says, instead, ]

Look at you, with this hidden talent. [ apple rabbits? interesting. ] I would like to see it.

If I'm sharing, I will just cut the apple as is, and not bother with peeling it. But if it's just for me, I will eat it how I want it.

[ another pause, and then he adds: ] How about something like soup? Let's say a meat stew. How do you like it?