[He gasps for a second time when the holographic keyboard suddenly appears out of nowhere. It's a little embarrassing to be gawking like a child, but this is so far beyond what he had imagined even with Tadashi's descriptions. No wonder the Hamadas had been so disparaging about the technology available in Norfinbury.]

Um...

[He forces his gaze back to his friend, sheepish smile at his lips.]

That sounds really good, actually, I love cakes. But are you sure your family won't mind me being here? I don't want to impose.