[The smile lines of Hercules's face crinkle cheerfully, and he rumbles a laugh, before pulling out a chair for her.]

Well, contrary to what some might tell you, I'm not a barbarian. I am, after all, the one famous for cleaning the Augean stables. Surely you didn't think I lived in squalor.

[moving around the kitchen, he gets down a plate for her and pours juice too.]

I do appreciate your concern for my floor though. I'd forgotten how important that was to Japanese folk.