It helps that what issues Soldat has left, they're very good at masking unless specifically set off by something. And Inigo hasn't had the chance to see that yet. Lucky Inigo.

"I was very lucky that the people in Beacon were kind," they agree soberly, and turn off the stove. The soup is plenty done, now, and it's time to eat. At last. "If they weren't kind, and didn't want to help me. It could have been very bad for me."