Thude glanced from Bila to Eshonai. “Food?” he asked. “Is that your answer to every disagreement?” Eshonai asked, breaking her song. “It’s hard to argue with your mouth full,” Thude said. “I’m sure I’ve seen you do just that,” Bila said. “Many times.” “The arguments end happy, though,” Thude said. “Because everyone is full. So . . . food?” “Fine,” Bila said, glancing at Eshonai.
