His expression sobers; he interlaces the fingers of his upper hands together, and nods. "It happened that way more often than I would have liked," he says. "Part of the reason for our ancient customs regarding our eggs. There were many times when food was scarce enough as it stood. Splitting it further for the sake of those who were sickly from birth would have endangered the whole band. As it stood-" He shakes his head. "Well."