As it transpired keeping him occupied with a conversation to keep him at the table, combined with occasional reminders to eat, was an excellent way to get him to finally finish an entire plate. She never let him get distracted enough by any singular topic that he felt compelled to go do some research, her constant shifting helped to keep him focused on what he knew and when he found there was no food on his plate he actually seemed surprised.

"Well, that was a very pleasant meal Miss Blacke. Thank you for your company."

The man said as he blinked since it had been some time since he'd been in this situation.