[She watches with great interest as he takes a bite, rather than inhaling the curry. ...And it seems he approves.]

Then perhaps I will avail myself of a plate after all, though I can't say I'm very hungry, all told.

[Just another side-effect of getting sick, probably.]

Will you be all right here if I take my leave for a moment?

[Now she's teasing him, just a little, and gently.]