[ Ratio is not at all averse to Bakugo's company. He has never held the teen's attitude against him, and he is more than accustomed to handling provocations thanks to his partner, who enjoys teasing him far too much even when they are in the middle of work.

Perhaps that is a blessing, because he has indeed been known to have a foul temper when dealing with idiots.

Anyway, he knows a corporate excuse when he sees one. LILITH intends for this to be a vacation. The mission, while being of some import, is just an excuse for their expenses. It benefits them directly to bring back provisions anyway, so he will oblige later today. ]

I imagine it would be difficult to resist the allure of fresh food after days of tasteless rations.

[ Even he was craving for something more delicious, and he was someone who tolerated subpar food when out engaging in fieldwork for his research. The crabs satisfied that itch, though of course he first confirmed that they had not mutated any elements that would be dangerous for consumption.

Speaking of, the crab he'd set aside had cooled enough now. He takes a moment to sample the meat, and hums in approval. ]

This would go well with roasted Brussels sprouts.

[ And perhaps a mojito... was he motivated enough to see if Seok Dang had provided ingredients for the drink? If the man was smart, he would have given them alcohol that paired well with crab. ]