[ Most people, Jim's found, tend to lose acquired skills if they don't use them. Cooking was a skill he learned that was a bit dear to him, even if he didn't voice it. He tried to do it whenever possible.

But he chuckles at the compliment veiled as a question. ]

I don't know, I'm pretty adaptable, but I'm sure somebody out there could give me a run for my money. My aunt taught me enough to get by.

[ Cause he totally calls this getting by. He looks back after scooping some batter onto the frying pan, and grins. ] Yeah, I'm good here, if you want to set the table that'd be great.