The Mouse in the Pantry

Mari is hearing dripping noises again and goes to investigate. She asks, I think it's Akila, who is studying for the SATs to go with her in Akila finds a mouse in the pantry. Why is she being so secretive about this mouse? Is it because she's afraid people think she doesn't want them to eat it?" There's no way people eat a mouse. It's just not enough meat to make it worth it, right? But maybe psychologically, it's like when sailors start drinking seawater, like they know it's bad, but like they're so fucking thirsty. So like maybe you would just like, you're, but you're so hungry