A kindness, really. A chance for it to think about what it's done and perhaps in its next reincarnation, to make better damn choices. [ because reincarnation is a thing in this world, right?? fucking learn your lesson, dude.

he's going to grin a little as he takes the kindling she's handed him though, making a hum in the back of his throat. he'll pretend he didn't just forget everything because of the easy 4am flirting, and turn his head to look at the poor creature which has redoubled its efforts to escape. its thrashing its legs, now. ]

Let's not be embarrassing. Take your loss with dignity.

Toss him in the firepit, and we'll get started. Your shadows should be enough to restrain him.