[When the woman ("Misa-Misa"?) accepts his offer, the man? creature? very carefully steps forward, close enough that he can lean his unnaturally tall and gangly form over to lower the parcel into her hand, but far enough away that when he straightens back up, he is just out of arm's reach.]

I cannot take credit for the idea. Sebastian Michaelis is the one who cooked and prepared all the meals, I simply carried as many as I could through the "cornerstone" with me.

[It is labeled with a (D) written in a fine hand on the paper wrapped around the packed meal inside.]

I cannot taste for myself, but I have been assured that they are well-made. I would advise you avoid the local food for as long as possible.