Cid takes it without complaint, without flinching, because at least it means that Nero is home. (Is this home? He'll unpack that later." His only encouragement is a slap on Nero's thigh to get him to come already, and then an abrupt wet noise as he takes what's given.

Cid digs for his hankerchief in his pocket and sits back, spitting the remnants into it and tucking it away again.