Well, that sealed it: Hakkyuu didn't like this guy. He narrowed his eyes and grit his teeth under his lips, but he kept whatever snappish comment he wanted to make to himself. Pride had given him an empty belly too many times in the past and this was one that he really couldn't let happen.

"Yes." Then, as a bit of an after thought he sighed through his nose and added, "I can't just leave at noon and walk for three days after not eating for two, can I?"

It might not have been a 'please' but it was logic, at least.