Probably for the best that Kurama keeps his distance as Hiei bolts upright in alarm. He watches the display from his position, eyebrows raising curiously with the retort, keeping his expression and tone as neutral as possible.

“We did not want to assume.” He's not even going to address the first part, stepping further into the clearing while still giving the fire apparition ample space. “Not surprising though, that your appetite has yet to return. Recovery might still take some time, after all.”