[ Once there, Edward lingers close by to help transfer items from her sled if Kate needs, and also checks in on the state of the fire going for a moment before it's finally time to head out again. Readjusting his gun, Edward looks down as Kate holds something out to him, reaching to accept it in his fingertips and give it an inquisitive look-over.

It's yet another novelty for him, but one that's far less unsettling than some of the other things he's been exposed to in his time here — like electricity on Aurora nights, or heavy metal, or eee mails.... Unique modern food is much different of a novelty.

Though admittedly, it's one that does cause some discomfort, of its own peculiar category. He doesn't enjoy eating. In fact, he often goes out of his way not to.

But his body knows it needs to eat, and he realises how hungry he is while examining the strange little bar, that familiar empty ache within him yawning wider and wider, like a stretching mouth. Edward smiles at her and pockets the thing for the moment, giving a nod. ]

Thank you. I'll look forward to trying it as we head out.

[ Even now, he's repressing his hunger for a bit longer.... But if it's good for energy, it would do to sample it while walking, anyway. Give him a bit of gusto.

And so he begins to head that way, walking slowly so he can keep alongside Kate and the sled. He won't lead them out too far, not wanting to put her at risk in the deeper wilds. He's also mindful to head in a direction well away from the Basin. No need to draw her thoughts there any more, today. But this is a good time to check in with her on other things, as well. ]

Are things still going well, at the Community Center? No one has given you any trouble, I hope. There or elsewhere.

[ Nanny on the job.... No one better be messing with her or he'll have Words!!! ]