In a place like Sunset Falls, a move as simple as barring the door could lead to a miserable death. However, it didn't sound like those two would be missed, by the kitty's epithets. It might improve the survivability of the gang as a whole, by Mayuko's estimation. A good Sunset Falls recruit would not have gotten caught outside, and in time the citizenry might risk their necks for outsiders. But within that time, the Red Hood might well grow his family, move on, make a play in the East Coast metropolises. Who could say?

"You can verify who they used to be-- the authorities had to hose down the bus shelter they tried to hide in before the kiddos got an early morning anatomy lesson. But they very kindly submitted the inedible items the two were carrying, along with the remains."

Hence, the second sack. It is good to be the mayoral candidate and the daughter of a Grand Dame.

"No other damages were reported. As they didn't get far, your wiser men might know better than we do what their aim even was. So I return them, and their gear, in good faith."

She adds sotto voce, "Honestly, if it were a matter of weeding, I'd get that, too. Feel free to let us know if any more terminal cases develop. We're always in need of people."

Their parts and their souls especially.