I do not know that we need to keep handing that responsibility to you when plenty of other people have two complete hands... but if you see an opportunity to gain something for your companion, I don't see a reason why not.

[ famine doesn't seem to have strong opinions of whether or not people fall for the incentives. none of their business... ]

Everyone has their reasons for things. I'm willing to save you all from ritual sacrifice, but I'd rather not get involved in what you do to each other.