"Indeed," Eustace answered, finding his way to a chair at some angle to the couch, "I have become particularly fascinated by the ability to prepare one's own meals so conveniently." As he sat, Mary came into very slightly more focus, allowing him to guess at her position and nothing more.
Rubbing at his chin, Eustace gave the young woman some thought before continuing. "The current predicament notwithstanding, how are you finding yourself these days? I know I have had my difficulties. This society is very different."