Felice refused to look at Vlad as he spoke, though he continued to listen intently. So that's what this was about, though that last part wasn't exactly news to him. 

Though he would rather not indulge the vultures by eating, he realized that they probably would not be getting food like this again. It went against his desire to be stubborn, but food was still important, especially if they would only be put into more dangerous situations from now on. 

Still, as he calmly placed a few different items on his plate, he couldn't help but wonder at this decision to feed them like this. Was it just a way of emphasizing his bribe? He couldn't help but feel suspicious.