A freshly baked cookie doesn't make the goodbyes any easier. Not really. It's one more thing Thanatos will be giving up when he returns. However, he takes it gratefully. And the short, offered hug.

"You'll take care of those who stay." It's both a statement and question. Of course, Soldat will. They care about the people of the train, and they'll make sure they have something good to eat. "They'll need someone like you."