"She broke off the instant food was presented to her, staring at it for long moments as if not believing her yes. After that, she ate with a hunger that reminded e more of wolves than of graceful falcons. She also drained glass after glass of water and finally slowed enough to sip a hot tea. The color began to return to her skin, though in places the change served only to accentuate her injuries. "Feathered Hades, girl, when did you last ?" Tadeo gawked. He was almost hustled out of the nest, but Kel smiled wearily. "Before I left the Keep," she answered."