Swiftcurrent Creek 500 ways to use a carcass

"She is," Bazi agreed, chewing on one of the severed legs as she listened to Jace recount his dealings with the Njal and his fiery wife. A thought struck her, and she dropped the sinewy limb in order to give the Creek's swarthy Eta her full attention.

"Jace," she began, crinkling her brow into an expression of mixed curiosity and concern. "Where were you before? You're so sweet, and kind, but you're very distant at the same time. So is Ferdie. I think I know him, and then he'll brood on some dark matter for hours - or refuse to eat. And you sleep outside and alone, like you're punishing yourself for something. It's like you've got something on your mind. It's not that bloodlust thing, is it? Have you told Fox yet?"

Assuming it was OK to mention now that we know the resolution of that thread. :D