"Could be a self-diagnostic safeguard," Bart suggested as they got in and he started to load up a tray.

His choices were probably interesting to watch, given the high amount of protein and carbs for muscle health and easy energy, but there were also plenty of greens to fill in essential vitamins and minerals. He knew his nutritional needs, having had them drilled into him by Dr. Clairborne and others in his life. Bart might pretend to eat like just another teenager, and before he even finished his first trip he caught the amused glances of those who assumed he was either a teenager who pigged out or his eyes were bigger than his stomach.

"I guess I probably should be trying to figure out the rules here, and it seems to be more your world than mine."