[He doesn't respond right away, because he didn't choose to wait to eat. Normally, he would in this situation, but he's scarfing down food as if he hadn't eaten for days.]

Mmf. It's all right. [He'll finally stop stuffing himself, feeling his stomach isn't going to complain for a while.] There are still things that surprise even those who have been here for some time. Was that strength you displayed before part of your essence?