[Hefting the egg up a little higher, Sophie turns to face Ishmael and tilts her head to one side curiously.]

Because people eat eggs. [This much she knows! Cheria's been teaching her the basics of cooking after all, and they've covered some of the many things you can do with eggs.] They fry them and boil them, so I thought I'd boil the egg.

[That suggestion leaves her frowning somewhat and looking mildly anxious.]

But if I do that then I won't have anything for the stew and then I won't be able to have some... [And it smells so good...!]