So how eaten is the creature? It was a deer this time, right? In that case, Nima doesn't have much claim on it. She's come to terms with the reality that animals not hers to care for are raised to be eaten by others.

It's never a good idea to take a predator's kill from it, anyway. Nima has been aware of this for plenty of time.

But this creature is, and was, more than a predator. It is not right that he should stay that way.

Nima lands at a distance that is not aggressive, but is distinctly within the creature's territory. She averts her eyes to the side, not meeting the creature's gaze yet, but her posture is not fearful, and neither is her calm, friendly voice.

"I'm back, my friend. You know that was not yours to take."