Entering back into Lyra's tent, Marcus saw Roxene resting on the couch and dozing off.
Except as soon as she heard Marcus enter, she got up completely alert and said, 'Is it time for dinner.'
Smiling and nodding his head Marcus got right to work on preparing a buffet of puff cow meat cuts for himself and Roxene.
Neither of them had eaten a hot, home cooked meal for a few days, and Roxene especially was willing to kill for one right now.
On the other hand, Marcus wanted to indulge in one of his hobbies and forget the worrying experience he had recently gotten through and express a part of himself that he enjoyed.
He knew that the more he focused on the things he wanted to do the stronger his sense of self would be.
Pulling out all of his ingredients, Marcus used the limited cooking space that Lyra had to start a soup and sear a few steaks.