He was ruminating about Kai's words when the woman returned with their food, giving them a kind comment and then returning to her work. Markus would take the time to eat a bite before responding.
“That is really quite kind of you and is an awesome goal. Have you thought about pursuing a degree? Perhaps in wildlife or marine conservation. It would give you some background and even maybe allow you to network.” Markus questioned, wondering how much thought Kai had put into these goals. Even if he hadn't thought about it, Markus was enjoying the conversation.