( she'd watched him to start, edging away and back toward another cabinet when he's setting down the pot. his question pulls her attention back his way, her head tipping to the side as she considers, exaggerating for effect. )

Depends. For a really good stew? Or for one that uses whatever we find first and throw together?

( she glances back toward the cold closet he'd pulled the greens out of, lifting an eyebrow. dare he? dare they? )

There's probably carrots.

( carrots go in stews. also just about anything. )