I believe he used the word "starving". [ And that's a dangerous word! He had come as fast as he could, knowing that Nice was in this condition.

... However, maybe he wasn't too hungry to be willing to insult his arm. ]

H... how dare you!

[ Releasing as soon as the boy began to try to tug at his wrist, Ki-Ja wildly spun around to address Nice. Face already peeking at the point of intense anger. ]

My hand is not weird! It is a sacred mark passed down through my clan!!