It's definitely not Soldat's very fine sandwiches. It's probably the words, which makes sense. "Leaders, uniters, direction, friends," Soldat quotes, nodding. "Did say some might go. Like aurora lights. But said also maybe you listen, us, and not eaters of worlds." A pause, then a more thoughtful repetition, "Need leaders to sing."

They run through the Beacon residents in their mind, briefly. They don't trust Cao Pi to sing, not properly. Misty won't want to. Merwen would want to, but could she, with all her kindness? Maybe Rosinante or Law. Maybe Kuai. Maybe Javert? (Maybe you. I'm no leader, Sarge.)

"How do leaders sing?" they ask finally.