[ That's not the reaction Gallagher was expecting, but he glances over as soon as the guy starts cracking up. ]

I dunno. Wouldn't beaning it with a bat have been the real overkill?

[ He twirls his now trusty bat in the air and lets it rest on his shoulder. The rat lets out a final squeak before it goes still and silent. ]

Besides, we can't let those little pests get into our rations.