Oh... So you really do know what I am. [ Just what is that a touch of in that tone? Not exactly "bitter," but... ]

You're wrong, though. It's not that I feed off of. If it was, I would've been satisfied with earlier. It's the energy. Which is why I brought the tendrils out again.

That said, I'll be having it now.

[ Yes, she said "itadakimasu." Just before, you know. Having those bad boys flare up and sap whatever beastly vigor he had left. Gotta strike while the prey is weak! ]