He chuckled softly, "Alyx I have been longer without food and could go without it now but I will not let my pride overwhelm what is best for me int the long run.  If I must sacrifice my pride then so be it...I thought you would be the first of the two of us to admit that."<br/><br/>The guard from Josephine's supper managed an excuse to make it back into her cell by bringing in fresh hay on which she could sleep.  "your family is fine princess..." he whispered softly casting a wary glance to the door.