You are a refreshing voice of optimism. Has anyone ever told you that?

[There's no barb in the teasing. Because Hank is right. One way or another, they'll probably find a way not to starve -- though whether that's because they die before they get the chance? Anyone's guess.

But the next bit has Barabas shaking his head.]

I'm a shapeshifter. I don't get sick. So not a concern. [Half the truth. The plague in the Temple made it clear the protection Lyc-V offers isn't quite so absolute here, but he still thinks of himself as pretty invincible.]

So I'm not worried about that. I am worried about a friend. [He turns to look at him and adds, deadpan,] This is my concerned hyena face.