"In that case, raw meat. Cooked meat it just weird." She looked around at the empty seats. "Why'd they leave?"
( They didn't leave, they just sat back down. )
Markus nodded and walked into the kitchen. The went to the large frigerator and rummaged around until he found some steaks. He then grabbed two bottles of water and a sandwich. He took a short cut through the kitchen, to get to the hallway where his office was. He glanced back again to make sure she was still with him.