[Usually the food remains untouched because he doesn't want to risk opening the door, but every so often the tray will return mostly empty. It's primarily out of guilt because he remembers that she too could disappear again and unlike the others, he would have no chance to see her again. Even so, he can't bring himself to face the others when he's not sure he can put on the happy face again.
Notably, however, the additional treats remain untouched and only that which is necessary to be eaten and cannot be preserved has been consumed.]
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Notably, however, the additional treats remain untouched and only that which is necessary to be eaten and cannot be preserved has been consumed.]