His stomach tightened, curling in on itself at the sight of food - the first thing he'd felt in days other than the pain.

But he still paused a moment, studying her face. He didn't know this Venus woman himself, but clearly Ellie did. It was clear as crystal that Ellie fond of her and he wanted to give her a chance to realize she didn't have to share her gift with him, that he'd understand.

"Ya sure, sis? Ya already saved my life, ya don't have to."