[He nods, seeming equally thoughtful, but he doesn't immediately address her comment about him except for renewing his smile.]

You like having the opportunity for leisure. I would, if I were you.

[He doesn't point out in any way that this means that they aren't currently in a survivalist context. Cassandra is a trauma victim of some kind... he supposes he is now, too. If she's able to blossom from that, it will come in time.]

Are you enjoying the cake? You liked the coffee better than the tea.