[spoiler*]Words words words[/spoiler*] Just like that, sans the asterisks.
In regards to the actual content of your post, it seemed implied that Lacre is used as a sedative somehow, to keep the "stone pigs" asleep. It remains unclear what this refers to. Perhaps the need for sorrow is an extension of the Bazaar’s craving for love stories? Some of the most powerful stories are tragic, after all.
And I do not think it is for the benefit of Mr Eaten. Every sign says that the Masters would rather put him behind them entirely, even going so far as trying to eradicate any trace of him from memories. The only Master I’ve seen mention him of their own volition (and without doing horrible things to everyone else nearby) is Mr Hearts, and even that was hardy positive.
edited by Alexander Feld on 12/2/2013