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[axeofoath]

[Gremio has caught a rabbit! And is reading the inscription on its medallion. Really, a fiery death doesn't sound like good luck.]

Th-these collars have, ah...somewhat mixed messages...

...Come to think of it, I haven't made a rabbit stew lately.

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[drizzlinginside]

Gremio, you're not seriously going to--[THE POOR RABBIT!]

[axeofoath]

[Meat has to come from somewhere...] Oh--Please don't worry, Katara! I-I have regained my memory of my cooking skills...

[drizzlinginside]

No, not that... I mean you're seriously going to kill the rabbit?

[axeofoath]

Well, yes...It is necessary if we wish to eat it.

[drizzlinginside]

If you want, I can just give you some fresh meat I bought? [And let the poor bb go?]

[axeofoath]

Please don't feel the need to trouble yourself, Katara. You should keep that meat for yourself.

[drizzlinginside]

But, you're going to kill the poor rabbit instead...

[axeofoath]

[Blink. Oh, he understands now...] A-ah, yes...that's right...I'm afraid it's necessary for the meat.

[drizzlinginside]

Isn't there any other way?

[axeofoath]

Katara... [Did he ever have a conversation like this with Tyr? It may have been a long time ago.]

It has to be done. Even if we let it loose, it would probably end up as food for another animal.

[drizzlinginside]

[Well, he has a point. But before she even agrees:] Are you and Tyr really that hungry?

[axeofoath]

Not at the moment, of course. The stew will be for the young master's dinner tonight.

[drizzlinginside]

Does Tyr really want a rabbit stew for dinner?

[axeofoath]

Well, he appears to be looking forward to it.

[drizzlinginside]

[She sighs, a long deep one. Then, a long pause, before:] ... Fine. If he's looking forward to it.

[axeofoath]

Katara, are you angry? I'm certain you understand...