Soldat just did a whole lot of killing of people, and killing an animal they cared for would probably wind up hitting a nerve. Killing enemies on a battlefield is one thing, but a cow that you brushed and fed and milked? Prooooobably not.

"Oh definitely. Here." They nod at the pot. "There's some of the beef in that, stewing. It's not quite done, but it's edible, might even be good. You can scoop some out. Tell me if you think it needs more salt." They even stretch up to grab a bowl out of the cabinet above them to offer him.