Choices:
1: Bring them food
2: Bring them food
3: Chase him off
4: Bring them food
5: Bring them food
6: Bring them food
7: Bring them food
Roll says... 4: Bring them food.
"What if I bring you guys some food?" you say.
All four cats give you a funny look.
"Where I'm from, we pay life debts with food," you continue, glancing back to the tom behind you. "I can pay for him to get out free, and it might not suffice, but Alfred's loss too."
Jay's face turns thoughtful. "How much food?"
"As much as you deem appropriate," you say. "At home, it's usually a couple day's worth. How about it? Tonight's meal for..."
"Harley," the tom mutters.
"Tonight's meal for Harley, and two days for Alfred."
All three of the cats facing you turn to each other and speak quietly. Jay nods, and steps forward.
"Make it three, and we've got a deal."
"Sounds fine," you say cheerfully. As much work as it'll be, you can't help but feel a little better to make up for a pointless death.
Experience +1.
Skill Leveled Up: Negotiator (Nov).
A few minutes later, you've got a set location to drop off the food, as well as a set amount. The three cats walk off, and you coax Harley out of the alley.
"You didn't have to do that," he says, almost in awe.
"No," you say quietly. "But it was right."
There's a pause, and then he shuffles uncomfortably. "So, I guess I'm in your debt now?"
Two cats who owe you. That sounds tempting, but you have another idea.
"Actually," you say slowly. "I'd prefer if you can get me some information."
He perks up at this. "I can get information! What about?"
Charlie's location.
Pretty Boy's location.
Find a traveler.
Ask about nomads.