Oh, we cannot have our mighty and wise Phoenix stricken so low, now can we?

[The good news for Clive is that while he feels bad about having "taken" food from Joshua, he isn't about to let it go to waste. He takes a few bites, perhaps secretly pleased to have had it in the first place. It's good food, what can he say!]

Truly a grim duty you take on. Carrots have been plaguing our realm for ages, and I hear they have even chased us here. It will be hard work for one man alone.

[He lifts a brow playfully.]

Though I suppose I could lend a hand, here and there.