"A shame. By 'not as large as I'd like', I only mean it's not what I'm used to. But it's mine, and that's the important bit. That, and it has the room I need for a dragon and the kleptomaniacal little demon that's been shedding all over my- Ah, Frisk. Glad you could join-oh!" Those are indeed some very well-crafted rods. He even forgets the platitudes about specifically saying gifts are not necessary. Of course, he'll have to coordinate outfits around these, now. Hmmm.

"Ah. The gesture is appreciated, both of you. I don't actually know that I've ever tried something so simple as an apple pie. I look forward to it."