Once radiant and shiny she hides away in Alphonsus's den claiming sickness which could be quite true from outward appearance. If you stripped her fur away she'd be only bones, Alphonsus ignores her much which causes her great sorrow to know she cannot escape.
Amfridus takes care of her and brings food to her often even if in the moment she rejects it. The soul insatiable, hungering for the day freedom is at long last.