Friedrich Norman methodically mashed his potatoes with a fork—a unique eating habit of the Elves. The fragrance of potatoes, red wine, and steak spread through the air, but the Stasi agent seemed to have a poor appetite. At least that overly refined and meticulously etiquette-bound action looked to others like a lack of appetite.
In fact, Captain Norman was well-known among the Stasi as a gourmand, and there was nothing to fault with the restaurant chef's skills, but compared to his foreign counterparts, the allure of fine dining was somewhat less compelling.
