[Basil nods, his sheepish smile widening.]

I mean...you don't have to, but you can if you want! And there's no rules saying you have to bring anything specific to a picnic.

[So yes, Max can bring as much jerky as she thinks she might need, Basil won't discriminate.]

If I can have a picnic when I'm accidentally turning stuff to charcoal...then you can too.

["Even if you're dead now" we won't say!]