I had not taken blood in. ( his expression shutters in thought. time does not often earn his consideration, given that he has had so very much of it. individual days are as seconds to him. ) — Three years, prior to my coming here. This place has changed something of my physiology, but I cannot yet say how. I expect it is to blame for the hunger I feel.

( he will need to eat, but not immediately. it is simply an eventuality for which he is prepared. )