[IC] [SELF-INDULGENT MUSEBOXING]

[senior_citizen]

because Sabra AUs are fun and games until someone loses an eye

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[scienceping]

You do. Now please answer the question.

[senior_citizen]

[ he tenses up again, obviously steeling himself for a confrontation ]

... Raw meat. Lots of it. Anything works.

[scienceping]

[but Spock just ... nods. no confrontation coming. in fact, Spock even backs up a step to increase his personal space, tone even and not tense.]

Are you hungry at this moment?

[senior_citizen]

[ that's ... jarring. steve doesn't know what to do with that. untenses very slightly... ]

Always. But not - starving.

[scienceping]

... I can offer a meal if it will aid you.

[senior_citizen]

Here? Is that possible?

[scienceping]

Affirmative. Aiding others is not punished here. There are still prices and costs, though more in a typical matter as you would experience in your origin world.

[senior_citizen]

... Well I don't have money either.

[ still seems weirded out ]

[scienceping]

I can. What would you prefer?

[senior_citizen]

Anything beef sounds amazing ...

[scienceping]

If you would accompany me, I can provide it.

[senior_citizen]

You've got a deal.

[scienceping]

I believe the butchering area is this way ...

[senior_citizen]

Sure. I'm right behind you.

[ following ]

[scienceping]

[heeeading that way, but stopping before entering the shop]

You may choose whatever you wish and I will pay the balance.

[senior_citizen]

You're not coming in?

[scienceping]

I would prefer not to as I am a vegetarian.

[senior_citizen]

[ oh. ohhhh. suddenly looking embarrrassed. ]

... I'd better eat in there too.

[scienceping]

I would suggest a more private location.

[senior_citizen]

Where?

[scienceping]

The lodgings should be mostly empty this time of day, though perhaps we should choose a location where cleaning will not be an issue.

[senior_citizen]

Yeah. It gets messy.

[scienceping]

Once you have your meal I will, locate a suitable area.

[senior_citizen]

[ small nod ]

... Thank you.

[scienceping]

[nods in reply, waits outside for him to choose his meats]