I, I suppose it would make it easier, certainly, but...

[ Nope, sorry Venus. They don't seem to notice her annoyance or even look at her, distracted as they are with growing confusion-and-or-horror at the chef. Other people wanting to order things? Never felt that in their life. ]

He's, well... I mean- [ They hesitate, picking over the words. ] -isn't it... strange, to you? That he's a chef?

[ Looks like someone hasn't met the locals yet. ]