'Oh crap!' Keira panicked and pursed her lips when the Lieutenant sitting next to General Lei quickly drank water. But he did not comment, rather he excused himself, saying that he was going to go out to the restroom.
Torin was grinning inwardly as he observed Zach's face.
'I got you, Bro!' He exclaimed silently, he felt like he had won the lottery when he saw Zach gulp in as his face crumpled. Now, all he needed to do was to scoot.
General Lei laughed and commented first, "It's not that bad. Just a little bit salty and spicy I guess, but it's tolerable."
Keira tried to smile with General Lei's comment. As expected, her Uncle was trying to say the words as nice as he could.
She saw Jeru smile at her and gave a thumb up gesture so Keira smiled back, feeling a little bit relieved, thinking the food was not that bad.
A cadet entered the room and interrupted the awkward atmosphere in the room.
