[ Boreas studies her as she eats. There's a lot that speaks from her manner, the battle between one's wits and one's hunger - it draws a great deal of questions. Where this woman comes from, how did she come to be in such a state.

Of course, it's not his place to ask questions, so he contents himself with just observing. ]

Yes and no. [ He was expecting this question. Isaz is a country poor in resource and harsh in environment, so he's never really considered himself above the civilians' station. ] I am a lord of dragonkind. That is a title that they bestowed on me. I am not a lord of man. I lead them, but I am not royalty. I came from the same roots as them.

[ A civilian. This he will remain, to his oath of living like them, because there's no reason for a lord to feast while his people starved.

And it's an oath that he's carved with the blood of the previous king. ]

My homeland is one of harsh environs. I do what I can to help my people live easier.

[ Which... includes cooking, yes. One must feed one's compatriots, those who are bound to mortal existence and are thus susceptible to starvation. ]