Jorick didn't wait for Verchiel, but led them back toward the cabin. They were nearly to the clearing when the red-haired Executioner dropped down from the trees, clutching a fluffy owl. "I think you need to pull the feathers off."

Etsuko took the bird from him and bowed. "Thank you, Verchiel-sama. I will be happy to prepare this."

Oren's eyebrows shot up. "Do you know how?"

"It should not be much different than pheasant. It's a shame we do not have dishes, but ...