[ "brother," huh? barton isn't averse to that - he's used similar terminology in talking about his fellows back home, too. in fact, he might prefer it, though only makes a noise of acknowledge in response. ]

In front of Shi, then.

[ he passes out a large can of food to someone that looks particularly skinny. he needs a moment, feeling embarrassed that he ... hasn't much clue as to what the protocol is for remedying this immediacy. ]

Maybe...! [ he guesses they?? could just buy more?? at least this part was clear, what with their clipboard: ] I'll make note of the deficit, and we can submit a report on it after this. [ welcome to enma. it's fun here! ]