[ a pause follows. Longer than Kaneki wanted it to be, but through his life as a ghoul, to admit to be one to a human (assuming the Merchant is a human) is still something kaneki never did. ]

I suppose this is a good time to discuss that particular topic. [ good as any ]

The good news is that the undead are a good option. The bad news is... I'm a binge eater. [ he doesn't particularly like to use that word to describe him, but it is indeed the best ]