[ Yuri considers that with a hum. He had no idea Dimitri had given much thought to cooking, though as a host he always provided something.

It's a far cry from his young king strolling by with a plate of raw food when he thought no one was looking. ]

I was thinking of dicing them. They'll cook more quickly, and you'd still get that flavor you're talking about.

[ He demonstrates, stepping aside to sweep a hand in the direction of his work. ]

These look alright to you?