[Ooh, an... albino? How interesting. In that certain way Ford has of naturally wanting to gather to himself other people who are Weird, he already feels a sort of kindred bond.]

I haven't the faintest idea! Isn't it incredible? The only possible explanation is that she somehow absorbs the food via a kind of osmosis, but I have never seen any species in any universe employ that method of feeding where solid foods are concerned. Usually it's reserved for liquids or varieties of energy.

[Ford -- Ford this is a kid -- Ford you need to slow down-- ]