"That's how it should work..." But apparently, that wasn't going to stop him from opening the bag and just eating it. Quiet, watching him warily for any other reaction... nothing happened.

"No flavor... Strange. It should have one the moment you consumed it, your saliva would've activated it even minimally." So the powder just... had no flavor. Who'd willingly eat it?

"... Yes, I suppose we should. I was concerned what we would do if the temperature dropped."