Gale sees her eyes slide to the blood on his cheek, and can predict the action that is coming. So he's not surprised when she leans in and licks. It's an interesting feeling, though were it anyone outside the core, he'd be fighting it. But he trusts Leader and the core never to intentionally harm him, so Gale sighs out a breath at the feeling. It is almost pleasant, even if his heart upticks at having a mouth so close to his flesh.

He tears another piece of meat between his teeth and chews to keep Vayu distracted, because Vayu cares far less for the bonds of comrades than Gale does and wouldn't mind things devolving into a fight. Living food is always better in his demon's opinion. The taste and feel of it do something to ease the hunger, and as the hunger eases the state of his clothes and skin does begin to matter more.

"I do, but finishing with the rest of the meat will result in much the same state, so it is best to wait until after."