[The Soldier gives her a Look. It is the kind of look someone would give a person they think is being very silly, and needs correcting right this instant.]

I tried that last month. We have extra this month. And you will be less prone to losing your temper if you are not hungry.

[The Soldier turns to head out of the storage room they've been hiding in, glancing over their shoulder to add,]

Come with me, Elle.