It's been years since Sebastian got to really branch out and try new foods, but he still retains the old pleasure he'd get from trying unusual things.

"Sebastian LetMat and it's a bit like custard-but-not. The vendor said you shouldn't eat the pips." Switching his half of the 'heart' to his other hand, Sebastian accepts the handshake and hopes Jack isn't put off by the missing joints on his right hand.

"And this is Velcro," he says, gesturing to where his very patient, very well behaved dog is sitting. For his part, Velcro can shake a paw, but he's wearing his 'work' vest which advises passers by not to pet or fuss over him.