Lev smiles his most charming smile at the Captain, "I am a storyteller and songsmith. As such, I am along simply for the joy of recording the deeds I observe on the journey. Although, surely there will be more of such a fine repast once we are underway. A man of your station wouldn't dine on what his men are reduced to, would he?

Spoiler: uh...
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Lev is laying it on thick in the hopes that the Captain will invite him to dine with him during the trip...