Rashad fumes at the injustice of it -- that she would threaten him for merely taking sustenance, then act as though his noble sacrifice was nothing. At least Janan did not explain the nature of his injury, though the thought of Asadi seeking him out in the waking world when he is weak --

"It was unwise to tell her anything," he mutters to his chameleon when he's sure Iman is well and truly on her way. He turns to tromp off through the underbrush. He will find another island on which to hide himself against the possibility she might come back with her friends.

"It was necessary," says Janan quietly as they depart.