[ It certainly gives an idea of its reputation. He, too, looks up at the stars with interest. Perhaps he will learn their names and their positions in time, if he stays here long enough.

The sky is quite beautiful, a sharp contrast to the macabre topic his attention has seized on. ]

Do they feed on it because they want to, or because they are compelled? [ His tone is one of completely neutral curiosity. ] If they cannot die even when they wish, why feed at all?

[ He treats the idea as a puzzle; he cannot help but do so. It is interesting to him, as many things are. ]