He could hear that response coming. He smiles a little again, witholding a small, fond chuckle. Not that he found what she said funny, but the words were familiar, and was the sort of sentiment he had learned to expect from her.

"So basically life as usual." Doing what they had always done. He pokes at the remainder of his food thoughtfully with his chopsticks, capturing one of the pieces. "...Guess I can do that."