[Of course be would stand up for her. He refused to let her feel like this harassment was fine to put up with. And that was one dish done. Now to add the finishing touches and hand it over to the customer before working on the next.]

Everyone has off days. For what it's worth, all of the food you've made me has been exceptional.

[Although anything she made him would be good to him. He doesn't have high food standards, sadly.

He responded with an okay as he went to stir the soups as instructed. Though did have to chuckle lightly to the hiccups. Not that it bothered him. It at least lightened the mood slightly.]

I'm hardly worth such a grand title. You flatter me.