[SE] Oh, Valley of Plenty

Maea Big dreamers shoot for open skies Maea balked at that. Something so cruel! In the Hollow Grounds, children were far too precious to be risked, as their numbers always dwindled no matter how much they farmed or hunted. Between the losses of LongNight, dangerous creatures and a short life expectancy in general, it was more the crime not to conceive. She told him as much when he returned with the food, and eyed the plate hungrily as she went on; "I suppose it might change now, on account on us being able to spread more, but still... You're right. In comparison, our little games of capturing suns and making lanterns sound happy indeed." Breathing in the scent of the food, Maea began to eat. Far hungrier than she had expected, there was a moment of peaceful quiet as she sampled the meat and sides, humming in delighted approval as she found it delicious indeed. "I suggest you guard whoever cooked this meal with your life," she commented between bites, "because this is amazing."