She promised him insects, so those are what he goes for first, sniffing them before crunching down on one. He ponders the flavor for a moment, then decides it's acceptable, and starts working his way through the crickets.

"I've only been with Shepard for a couple weeks, so I don't really know what the details are of the command structure. I'm pretty sure mercs get paid though. Me, I get a place to stay, food to eat, and worthy foes to fight. That's plenty for me."