Put it off too long and you're not going to get a choice-and believe me when I say people in that state do a lot more than just 'to eat' by that point.

[But the panda swoops down-landing a little awkwardly perhaps, since his tail got itself cut off a while back, but at least enough that T'Challa can better see who he's talking to.] At least until then you can figure for yourself who deserves to die in this place.

[There's a pause-and the boy stares, gauging the other's response to what he says next.] ...Though if your pride lets you, there's the soup kitchen on top of that.

[Yes, there is a soup kitchen of people stew.]