[On the floor... Altius thinks about protesting, but ultimately lets out a breath and takes a seat beside her.]

A few hours, generally. [He tilts his head with an unspoken question.] But you can make a large amount at once, which makes it the easier option if you have more people to feed. It's also a good way to make several meals for yourself, if you store it properly.

[does... does she know what a freezer is. should he warn her about botulism,]