[ He is definitely not a fan of exotic cuisine. Wash wouldn't say he's a picky eater, he's just -- used to certain foods, and a life in the military means most of those foods are rations, not exactly the kind of food that's known for being artful or adventurous in any way, shape or form.
Nice of her to prove that they're safe for consumption. Though it doesn't honestly ease his doubts much -- it could be perfectly edible and completely unpoisoned but it could still be made from something he wouldn't want near his mouth. ]
I'm sure. [ His eyes wander back over to one of the nearby platters, and after another few moments of consideration he does eventually pluck one into his fingers, eyeing it critically before he pops it into his mouth.
And -- it's okay. Pretty good. Look, he isn't sure he's the type of guy who would know gourmet from a homecooked meal. ]
Guess we'll know by tomorrow if there was any poison in it. [ Offering her a bit of a smile, friendly enough but it's probably also clear that he's not the most -- conversational, of people, but he is at a party. He's supposed to be here to play along. ]
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Nice of her to prove that they're safe for consumption. Though it doesn't honestly ease his doubts much -- it could be perfectly edible and completely unpoisoned but it could still be made from something he wouldn't want near his mouth. ]
I'm sure. [ His eyes wander back over to one of the nearby platters, and after another few moments of consideration he does eventually pluck one into his fingers, eyeing it critically before he pops it into his mouth.
And -- it's okay. Pretty good. Look, he isn't sure he's the type of guy who would know gourmet from a homecooked meal. ]
Guess we'll know by tomorrow if there was any poison in it. [ Offering her a bit of a smile, friendly enough but it's probably also clear that he's not the most -- conversational, of people, but he is at a party. He's supposed to be here to play along. ]