Litefoot's Roast Beef

A platter of roast beef rests at the center of the table, its caramelized exterior contrasting with slices exposing moist pink interior. Litefoot handles the meat with ritualistic care, offering utensils though his own portion remains barely touched. The carving knife Leela brandishes suggests ownership of the meal will shift from ceremonial hospitality to practical necessity, underscoring their negotiation's pivot from decoy civility to raw need.