I do blame you for this, by the way.

[At least, for now, she means JUST the capybara part, which he should be able to tell from the sullen, pouty nature of her voice.]

I hate to bring down the mood [the mood was already pretty down despite how upbeat things...started...yesterday], but negotiation's a problem when people are still killing each other. Is it possible to hit a point where any deal we broker is voided by the number of souls here?