Her joke eased the atmosphere. To set everyone at ease, Hera was the first to pick up her utensils and begin eating, making sure the others wouldn't feel shy. After all, she was the one who had invited them, so it was only right that she led the way.
After the farce with Alice earlier, Hera almost lost her appetite; she didn't feel like eating at all, as the incident had completely ruined her mood. But then she caught herself. If she let them dictate how she felt, wouldn't that make her the loser? After all, she hadn't done anything wrong, nor had she provoked them, so why punish herself by letting their actions control her?
More importantly, she was still on medication and had to stick to a strict meal schedule. Some of the dishes had even been prepared specifically for her, as the chef followed Zhane's instructions over the phone during the ride.
