"My name is Edea," said Edea, correcting him as she assumed The Stance. She placed tiny fists on her wide hips and honed in on Hajime with a scowl that could split rock. Or, at least in this case, crack a burnt 'meat' log in two. "And I'm not so easily spooked. You're going to share that monstrosity with me, or you won't eat it at all. I can't let you suffer alone."

Though, he was right. If they both succumbed to this thing, then no one would be able to call 911, but at least they would go down together! Despite her misgivings, Edea's face remained serious. "We're in this... together!"