Verity's answering smile is a little shy but warm in its way. She grabs a bowl for him and gives the chili a stir before dishing some up. "You have come to the right place. I've got a very nice shredded beef chili, it's not hot so much as warm, like sipping a good whiskey. The sort of thing that can make a cold winter's night pleasant and comfortable. But there's plenty of things to add more heat, if that's your preference. For you, I think I'd add some bell peppers and red onion. A little extra bite, a little something crisp."

The chili is served generously, but there's room left for adding whatever he wants from the toppings bar.