I will, perhaps ... sparingly. They are an extinct species, to the best of my knowledge, and off-planet colonies have had encountered trouble in growing more. It would be illogical to allow them to spoil, but if they are real then I believe I have several months before that happens.

[ He's going to guard them so. Intently. Might even put them under his bed in a box to keep them safe. ]

Will you join me in a meal?