Seth stared helplessly at the rattling metal pot, a wave of steam drifting out as the contents bubbled from heat, carrying with it an absurdly enticing aroma.
Taking a deep breath, he met Jack's gaze by his side. Both parties nodded grimly as Seth fetched a fork.
"Here we go!" he chanted instantly, stabbing the silverware into the meat soup, half expecting to feel a rebound force of sorts.
After all, they were dealing with an awakened creature's meat. Seth worried the normal temperature of a gas cooker would be no good.
But to his surprise, with a soft splash, Seth felt the smooth insertion of the tines slip through the pieces of meat.
Pulling the piece out, he smiled and showed it to Jack, who smiled back, nodding. Understanding what came next, Jack quickly went to work preparing the other pieces of meat.
Staring at the small mound of chopped-up meat, Seth's eyes sparkled, his stomach twisting and growling.
