Kane sliced into his steak and removed a piece. He put it in his mouth and chewed. It was hot right through, as the bartender had said. He smiled. Good food at last, he thought silently. He rolled the piece of meat around on his tongue before chewing more and swallowing it. He took another few bites from it before stopping and looking at Lavinia.
"I have a question," he said. "If you don't mind me asking, why are you so... afraid... of people and things out here?"
Well, damn, Kane, that was a stupid question... I already know the answer...
