Adam flushed crimson in an instant, the veins at his temples starting to throb at Leon's words. He was just about to snap back when Marek spoke first.
"Alright. Easy," Marek said, looking at Leon seriously, but without hostility. "You don't have to start threatening people with a knife right away. That…" He shot a brief glance at Adam. "Horny mutt does say stupid things a lot, that's true. But honestly? I don't think suddenly cutting food rations is a good idea either. People are barely holding it together mentally. Decisions like that could push them over the edge."
