I frown at the provisions presented before me. My companion was likely equally unenthusiastic to be presented with such a meal. "They certainly... could use some improvement in their passenger care specialties. I expect eating this for three weeks will make the gruel from a sustaining spoon taste good. It's not going to leave much time for table talk that's for sure. I wonder if they have any nets of lines out, and we can look forward to some fresh fish for the rest of the voyage?"<br/><br/>I than turn to the... glass eyed cook. He sent a slight wave of repulsion through even my honed will and I smile as brightly as I can, "We've got a friend who should be joining us soon. I don't suppose you could give us her share so we can find someplace to sit?"