"For how long?" Dan asked again. He couldn't help but have the sneaking suspicion that Captain Santa Claus or whatever was only saying that to satisfy him and the angry mob. For all anyone knew, they could be drifting along for weeks. Their transponderationating equipment thingies where not working, after all.
He backed up slightly, preparing to leave as soon as the Captain answered his question. It probably didn't matter, though. When there was this much amazing food available to him, Dan did not know moderation. He didn't want to start rationing stuff til absolutely necessary.