GRUMBLE...
Inside a relatively intact house, Gu Ning and Barto gathered with the others to cook a meal.
Gu Ning sat by the large pot, warming herself by the fire. She and Cook stared at the food, their mouths watering.
They had arrived at their resting spot too late today. She'd slept in the car without eating anything, and now her stomach was growling insistently.
Barto gave the pot a few stirs with a ladle. Hearing Gu Ning's stomach rumbling, he ladled half a bowl of broth for her first.
"Careful, it's hot."
Gu Ning cupped the bowl, blowing on the broth as she drank.
Cook pressed up against her, staring at her bowl and drooling.
Seeing Cook's ravenous expression, Gu Ning knew he hadn't eaten in the car either.
The little pup gets carsick, so Barto wouldn't have let him eat.
"Here you go, Cook." Gu Ning blew on the broth to cool it down before offering it to him.
Cook took a couple of sips while she held the bowl, then pushed it back to her.
