Eddie checks on 7, (odd name still) because he understands what it's like to be from a place that's different and strange and have...less. Have no control, be suddenly moved. When he noticed she stopped meeting him for meals he hadn't given it much thought. This is a big place. She needed friends.

Then she stopped all together.

Is this a thing humans do? Take care of the weakest in the group

"...Yes." He keeps his voice low. "She's not weak but if she hasn't been here something might be up. Soup is a good excuse."

...You should just eat her. It will save on resources.

Silence for a moment. Then.

But when we're not bonded to you we're weak. We're weak here because Is that why you are taking care of us?

"Yes."

Her cough makes him pause, "Under the weather?"