"For people who despise decadence, it looks very good on us," Rat says, unable to help commenting on the on the irony. Better to say it than invite an elephant in the room.

Tipping his head, Rat notes that the staffer has, in his wisdom, provided them with boxes so they can wrap up their food and take it with them. Just as well. They can bring back the food and eat well for days. Or maybe just one. He is very hungry.

"You have a little chocolate..." he says, wiping at Marius' soft mouth.