[Xenk is correct, Kirk did make sure the kids were fed first. He was always last, always with the smallest portions. Sure, that could get him killed, but he was the best at hunting and foraging, he could find food better than anyone. And he would, but it would be barely enough to make it to spring.

And if sometimes he drank warm water to fill his stomach instead, well, it was what it was.

Kirk shakes from the cold as he's too weak to argue with Xenk right now. Watching the vampire do this for him with puzzled eyes.]

She was the youngest. I think Thomas wants to eat her... so I decided to bury her so they can't. I don't think survival is worth that.. Am I wrong?

[He looks down at his bleeding hands.]