"I've seen elephants dance more gracefully," Joss teases, not unkindly, "But never with such exuberance. You look like you're having fun." And meanwhile, Joscelin is surrounded by excited humans, with their elevated heartrates pumping so loudly he can hear it over the music and the humming voices, reminding him that his current weakness is due to blood starvation. It's not fair.

Food? Yes, food. He needs food. That might take the edge off the hunger.

"Come join me in a piece of that fruit tart I just saw."