The piglet slowly took steps back to the gas stove, eying Robert with a measure of madness. The deviled ham stepped sideways, much like a predator ready to pounce.

And then when he heard the kettle go off, he jumped and kicked the side of it, getting hot water all over himself--to which Ryoga stood up out of the steam, arms crossed tightly.

"Hey, what's the big idea!? Was I botherin' you!?"