Zex watched in embarrassment as Marco placed the chewed up fungus back on her plate. Luckily he had placed it on the edge of the plate. Maybe she would eat it later given that she had not 'food issues' like some people did - but not in front of Marco.
Fortunately, Marco had kept his composure which was more than she could say for herself. But given their complicated roller coast like friendship, she owed it to him to try to be professional. "I'll be down as soon as I finish here, Crewman" Zex finally replied with a straight face.
Chris couldn't help but smirk at Marco as he growled at him before turning to leave and then turning to Zex.
"Hello I'm Chris, mind if I join you?"
"Please" Zex replied. She indicated an open seat at the table. "Im Zex, Medical Officer and apparently resident trouble maker" she added with a small chuckle. "Do you need a napkin?" she asked.