He laughed. "Yes, there is that, it's hardly a point of pride, just more recognition of position - Masu gets quite defensive of her territory - with knives if necessary." And he lost count of how many times she'd threatened to fricassee his bird for stealing. "Not that I blame her, much of my crew could be rather slovenly."

"I do know of the process, though I suppose the younger generation is more removed than I am."