Jeremiah nods, the method sounding closer to something out of a history book. Not a wildly-unimaginable one, considering.

"Yes, I do have a gas stove," he begins, smile growing lopsided. "I actually tried drawing a bath the other day but I ran out of patience for heating enough water in the pots I've amassed, so I don't think it'll become habit."

It doesn't get much better, but he remains conversational in spite of the embarrassed tinge. "On the other hand, cold showers aren't the least welcome thing these days."