"Pork isn't as easy to find here, but I'll make sure to suggest we invest in some pigs." Ruli said thoughtfully. "not like I can't easily travel to where its cheap, though." He realized with a grin. "And no, you don't have to pay for the house. Just bring things for trade or something. Wine. Cloth. Things of that sort." 

"How are you as old as you are with no inkling on how to cook? Or, is that the privilege of being ... you?" He wondered cautiously. "I don't intend to sound like a prick, asking. I'm genuinely curious. You can make coffee, so you have that going for you."