"I got some much needed sleep."  There was rest, then there was true rest without the worry of being taken, beaten or raped while your defenses are down. "Soon I won't be getting many chances of that, but for better reasons." he ate the food quietly after that with one hand resting on the side of his belly out of view of Ratter. he was a little ashamed of his condition and did not know how to tell him the truth. The ratling seemed kind. He wanted to tell him his story and ask to stay for a short while, but he couldn't bring himself to word it.  His mental battle show on his face as he ate.