"Well, some people try to skip classes. They do not value education as much as other people would." He shook his head. "I guess it is some form of teenage rebellion that some people go through. Me? I enjoy learning! Me brother instilled a love of education in me when I was a lad."

The mention of never having Chocolate left Dolemeck somewhat shocked. He knew there were places that people never tasted chocolate. He just never imagined meeting someone from one of them. he shook his head and returned a large smile.

"Well that settles things! You are having one of my mini chocolate cakes after we eat!" He reached up and patted Ilya on the other shoulder. "No one should ever go through life never having experienced chocolate!"