If Roy was eating it, Sonje didn't see why she shouldn't either, so she took a big bite and immediately felt a bit better as juice ran down her chin. Pity about the flavor, but at least she wasn't going to die of thirst just yet.
As the adrenaline of combat faded, Sonje suddenly felt self conscious, and wished she had a napkin so she could wipe her chin off with anything but her sleeve. Would he think her a slob? Would he demand payment for his advice? Sonje fell silent, glancing around awkwardly.
Like a year later, I respond
If Roy was eating it, Sonje didn't see why she shouldn't either, so she took a big bite and immediately felt a bit better as juice ran down her chin. Pity about the flavor, but at least she wasn't going to die of thirst just yet.
As the adrenaline of combat faded, Sonje suddenly felt self conscious, and wished she had a napkin so she could wipe her chin off with anything but her sleeve. Would he think her a slob? Would he demand payment for his advice? Sonje fell silent, glancing around awkwardly.