[Soldat pauses to consider their own reaction to that statement, a kind of worried disappointment. Then they say, still musing,]

Maybe I'm lingering to see you. Just for a moment would be enough.

[Does that mean their desire to feed people is mostly a desire to see them? (Don't think that's all of it, but.... No, you're right.) Watching people eat something they provided is also intensely satisfying, as if it's some kind of proof that they're capable of helping instead of just hurting. And using cooking and delivering food to keep busy is part of it. But there might be some of it that's just an excuse to interact. Huh.]