I can probably eat more than you can. [He's a braggart, yes. Those genes let him enjoy some stuff that would usually kill most people.]

And sadly I'm from a breeder culture and men that entirely prefer the company of men as familial partners are few and far between. [He doesn't sound biased, though. "Entirely" being the operative word. He's coming to grips with one of the people that he loves now leaving his life again, and not liking it.] So on all counts, feel free to surprise me.