Erdammeru's response to the question is a wide glowy grin that would do the Cheshire Cat proud - or perhaps the Smiledog.jpg creepypasta.

"We'll be right back," Stephie says, excusing herself to head back to the counter. The Void Hound pads after her, completely silent despite its size.

Duela finishes off a spoon of her ice cream before something sinks in, and she says, "Y'ḱnow, I don't think anyone's ever said what the Void Hound eats..."

"Ice cream, apparently," Jokester quips back.