[ It's... it's such an utterly ridiculous conversation that Joshua can't help but laugh. At least he tries to muffle it into the edge of his cup of water. ]

Two brave knights willing to spare me from the horror of carrots... What have I done to deserve such an honor?

[ It really does him well to see Dion adjusting so quickly to spending time with them, though. Even if it's a little silly, and possibly spurred on by alcohol. ]

Through your combined efforts, perhaps the scourge could well and truly be eradicated.