[The blinks at Thoma in surprise. Dinosaur chef? Does he mean she cooks dinosaur, or that she is a dinosaur? He can see where one might get either of those impressions. Something about mentioning Himeka makes him loosen up a little.]

...Aye. I am a dragoon, by trade. 'Tis a form of aerial combat that utilizes the lance most efficiently.

[He shrugs his shoulders.]

And I can order a drink well enough. I've enough practice, among military men.