Oh, no. It's rather the opposite; I believe they're saving the best for last.

[ or for their young, at least. maybe he should feel honoured by that (he does not), but this thought brings only a horrible sense of dread. instead, john goes back to trying to work his hands free with a renewed urgency, reminded of the pressure to avoid that fate. ]

Tasting foul would be an advantage in this situation anyway. I imagine that's the case in most, honestly, so I'm not sure where you were going with that. Maybe you can tell them how much better you taste, and we can trade places.