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[cervid]

Probably

[He thinks better of the question mark.]

[corpsebride]

What do you mean 'probably'? Either it is or it isn't!

[ Choose your words carefully, son. ]

[cervid]

Hell, I don't have night vision, woman

[corpsebride]

Then what the hell are you doing hunting at night? You should be in bed, not bothering some innocent owl just going about his business!

[cervid]

You wouldn't be so sweet on the owls if they ate your chickens

And how much of the Jim Beam have you had, anyway?

[corpsebride]

[ Damn, he got her there... ]

Still, that doesn't mean I expect you to hassle them in the dark. I'm sure there are better methods of deterring them.

Not a drop! You know I can't abide the stuff!

[ She tried it. Once. Was like drinking bog water with a heavy burn. Would not recommend. ]

[cervid]

Gotta wonder what's got you so fiery, then

[corpsebride]

I just really like owls, okay? Used to have a pair of them that lived in the hay loft with me. They were like my little guardian angels, watching over me while I prayed.

I guess it sounds sort of silly, but when they were around, I didn't feel quite so alone.

[cervid]

[Ah.]

Well if it makes you feel any better, you don't get barn owls out here. Don't think they like the cold

[corpsebride]

Maybe... But I do miss seeing their silly little faces staring down at me from the rafters.

[ ... ]

Anyway, promise me you won't go picking fights with owls anymore, barn or otherwise. You could've broken your fool neck stumbling around out there in the dark, and then where would I be?

[cervid]

[He swallows the urge to say anything that amounts to "better off"-- that'd just get her upset again.]

I will not pick fights with owls that aren't making eyes at your chicken coop.

They don't taste all that great, anyway.

[corpsebride]

[ Good call. ]

And I will hold you to that promise, Arthur Morgan.

Now, since braised owl is clearly off the menu, I'll go rustle up some eggs and see what I can do about breakfast. If I have a few to spare, I'll make some medovik for us to eat later.