Gopher stared at Claudia in shock after hearing what she said. After a moment of hesitation, he dropped on his knees and choked out, “Claudia, I… I was confused. I beg you, give me a chance to change! I’m willing to do anything if you’ll spare my life! We’re relatives, after all! Blood runs thicker than water! Please spare me on account of that! Just this once!”
Claudia’s face was icy. “Gopher, don’t you find it amusing to say something like that? You forsook the fact that we’re related by blo