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Taki studied the boy, deciding to ignore his first question because she honestly wasn't sure how to answer it. She didn't bristle at his defensive tone, but continued to watch him as he explained that he wasn't able to eat. Her brows drew together in confusion. What do you mean you can't eat, she asked, her tone far more even now. Something about the skinny juvenile seemed off--like there was more to the story that she wasn't privy to. She took a tentative step forward, sniffing the air once more. Are you injured? Taki asked next. She couldn't see any obvious wounds from where she was, but the smell of infection was distinct and it was definitely mixed in with his own scent.