[Zhao laughed amicably as he watched another one of the irkals run off with the meat he offered it and gobble it up in safety away from its competing packmates. He glanced up at Cassian with a friendly smile and a knowing glint in his eye.]

You're not wrong. But look all around. There's plenty to eat out here. Certainly more than the last time we had to forge for survival. If I can stomach burnt-chicken-snake, I think a few sea creatures and whatever lives on these islands should be easy by comparison.

Besides, [he held up a piece of fresh meat] no sense in wasting it. Or are you saying you'd rather I feed you instead? [He finished with a cheeky grin.]